The developer plans to erect over 280 vacation homes, within sight of the Juan de Fuca Marine trail, and would result in increased septic fields, road expansion, logging, and more access points. The proposal would have a  minimum 12-year construction period and calls for trimming of the existing tree line along the trail.

 

The development will impact over 12 kilometres of the actual trail, and pour concrete over some of the most beautiful wild places -- all in the name of ever-encroaching urban sprawl.

 

A good turnout at this meeting can help save the Juan de Fuca lands from this proposed development. We need to speak up to protect the valuable ecosystems and wildlife habitats along the unique and precious Juan de Fuca Marine Trail.

 

Please come on Thursday, March 3 at 7pm to Edward Milne Community School to raise your voice for the wild beauty that is the Juan de Fuca Trail! History is made by those who voice their opinion - it is up to us to protect the future of our forests and wild spaces off the coast of Vancouver Island.

 

From downtown Victoria take Highway 1 North - Exit 10 Direction Colwood/View Royal - Drive West on Highway 14 (Old Island Highway // Sooke Rd)

Parking and bike racks available

Accessible via Route 61 BC Transit Bus

Carpooling available

 

For more information or carpooling contact cam@wildernesscommittee.org (250) 388-9292

 

Tria Donaldson | Pacific Coast Campaigner

 

The Wilderness Committee is Canada's largest membership-based, citizen-funded wilderness preservation organization. We work for the preservation of Canadian and international wilderness through research and grassroots education. The Wilderness Committee works on the ground to achieve ecologically sustainable communities. We work only through lawful means.

 

You can contact the Wilderness Committee's Victoria Office at 250-388-9292 or visit us at #202 - 3 Fan Tan Alley.