To the Editor:

 This is a special action alert letter to Wilderness Committee members and supporters who are from Bowen Island.

I am writing to let you to know about an amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dramatically shape the future of nature protection in southwest B.C.

Probably you have already heard that Parks Canada is considering granting national park reserve status to a swath of Bowen Island forests, uplands, coastline and offshore marine areas.  It’s part of the Canadian government’s goal of expanding the national park system near urban areas – an initiative we strongly support.

Bowen Island offers a rare opportunity to protect wild nature on land and sea in contrast to the rapid growth of Metro Vancouver. To allow the municipal council of Bowen Island to be able to show how strong the level of citizen support for the proposed national park is, a vote on Bowen Island will be held on November 19 – which is the same day as the up-coming municipal election.

All of us at the Wilderness Committee are hoping for a strong yes vote for the national park proposal.

For the wild, Joe Foy

Campaign Director