The Adaptive Management Strategy (AMS) is one of several significant environmental programs being undertaken as part of the Deltaport Third Berth Project (DP3). It is a science-based approach to monitoring and managing the Roberts Bank ecosystem. The approach will allow for the early detection of changes in the inter-causeway ecosystem so that potential significant negative ecosystem trends that are attributable to the DP3 Project can be prevented or mitigated. The AMS was developed in conjunction with and approved by Environment Canada.

The AMS 2007 Annual Report provides interpretation and discussion of the data that was collected in 2007 as part of the AMS monitoring program. The report also evaluates potential trends occurring in the inter-causeway area and includes recommendations for modification of the AMS work program to better investigate identified trends or to reduce the scope of work when no impacts are evident.

To view a summary information sheet on the 2007 Adaptive Management Annual Report:
2007 AMS Summary Information Sheet [PDF | 31 KB]

To view the complete version of the 2007 Adaptive Management Annual Report:
2007 Adaptive Management Strategy Annual Report [PDF | 25906 KB]

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the 2007 Adaptive Management Annual Report:
FAQ 2007 Adaptive Management Strategy Annual Report [PDF | 32 KB]

During the Provincial environmental review process for the Deltaport Third Berth (DP3) Project, the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) produced a report titled "Deltaport Third Berth Project, Environmental Assessment Report", dated June 2006. The Owner's Table of Commitments and Assurances was included in the EAO report as Appendix E. During the construction phase and first year of the operation phase of the DP3 Project, VPA will be reporting to the EAO and associated working group (composed of various Provincial and Federal Regulators, First Nations groups, municipalities and other stakeholders) on the status of the commitments identified in Appendix E.

Appendix E - Owner's Table of Committments and Assurances - Updated August 2008 [PDF | 137 KB]

Interested parties can view the EAO report and the associated appendices through the EAO website at www.eao.gov.bc.ca/epic/output/html/deploy/epic_document_212_22382.html. Also, during the construction and early operation phases of the DP3 Project, please visit this section for status updates on the individual commitments identified within the Owner's Table of Commitments and Assurances.

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