When: June 14, 2015
Planning of SKABC’s participation in this event is underway! Check back for more details!
Background information from the SKABC Newsletter is below:
As many of you know from reading on our web site, Recreation Sites and Trails BC (MFLNRO), Trans Canada Trail and BCMTNA have been working together on a Marine Trail for Howe Sound. A total of 7 new sites will be officially given Provincial Recreation Site status.
Planning has begun for official opening ceremony (or ceremonies), likely on or before 11/12 July 2015, to be held in Squamish and / or other communities around Howe Sound.
All paddlers will be invited. We expect a strong turnout! Mick Allen and Nick Heath 
have recently been visiting these sites. Each has its challenges. Several of them have awkward, rocky landings. They need some brushing and some need properly constructed trails from the beach to the upland to minimise future erosion and provide safe footing. Only one site currently has any form of toilet and that one is well below Michelin Guide standards.
There will be only essentia
l site work done before the official opening date i.e. removal of hazard trees, possibly some minor boulder moving and some signage, so much work will remain – some will be done by applying for and hopefully receiving grants and then hiring contractors. Doubtless, there will be also a need for much work to be done by volunteers. SKABC members will likely be asked to help out here, so sharpen your pruning shears and pull out those gardening gloves! (Photo of Bain Creek Central)
Submitted by: Nick Heath