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Watershed moment Feds announce cash for Bowker Creek restoration Ryan Flaherty News staff
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A stretch of Bowker Creek next to Oak Bay High will soon have a very different look thanks to an influx of cash from the federal government. Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) was on hand Friday to announce that the government is contributing $738,000 to a restoration project that will help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and offer increased recreational and educational opportunities along the creek for members of the community. “By investing in projects that contribute to cleaner air, cleaner water, Nils Jensen and help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we are helping to ensure the long-term health and prosperity of Canadians,” Wong said. The money is coming from the federal gas tax fund, which is distributed to municipalities across Canada each year. In B.C., those funds are handed out as grants to communities selected by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. “This project is really a shining example of all governments working together,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. Members of the Bowker Creek Initiative, which submitted the restoration proposal to the UBCM, are excited about what the project will mean for the community. “It’s a watershed moment, because it connects the future with all the work that was done in the past,” said Soren Henrich, who represents the Friends of Bowker Creek on the BCI steering committee. PLEASE SEE: Creek offers opportunities, Page A4
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