Our objective is to encourage the development of an overall comprehensive management plan for Howe Sound that recognizes and protects the social, economic and cultural value of this natural and beautiful environment.
Howe Sound Planning Takes a Leap Forward
October 22, 2014
Squamish Nation and Provincial commitments advance the planning process.
On May 2nd, 2014 the Howe Sound Community Forum met with three representatives from the Province to further explore the Cumulative Effects Assessment as a tool for Howe Sound planning.
HSCForum in Review Jan. 14, 2014
January 17, 2014
The Britannia Beach Community Centre was a fitting location for the 79 people who attended the Howe Sound Community Forum meeting held on Tuesday January 14th, 2014. The 1917 building has been well restored and maintained and a good reminder of this town’s mining past. Host Maurice Freitag, Area Director of the Squamish Lillooet Regional District, gave an update on the town that has tremendous potential. Director Freitag and the […]
September 2013 Forum sets stage for Planning in 2014
December 6, 2013
On September 23, 2013 elected officials from around Howe Sound met in West Vancouver in the spirit of shared principles of cooperation.
Resolution for Howe Sound Plan Passes at UBCM
September 20, 2013
The Sunshine Coast Regional District put forward the following emergency resolution to delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Conference taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre this week. The resolution passed quickly by the delegates Friday September 20th, 2013. In meetings with Minister Thomson, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Minister Thomson said a moratorium on existing projects would not be supported, but he will commit staff resources to start discussions about planning for Howe Sound.
Future of Howe Sound Forum
April 16, 2013
Elected officials, Howe Sound Community Forum members that include local government, Squamish First Nation, industry and non-profit organizations met for a dialogue on moving forward with a common vision for Howe Sound. The event took place at Gleneagles in West Vancouver on April 13, 2013.
Howe Sound Community Forum
February 26, 2013
On Tuesday Feb. 26th, 2013 a meeting of the Howe Sound Community Forum is taking place in Lions Bay. The HSCF was established in 2002, eleven parties including regional districts, municipalities and Squamish First Nation signed a document called Howe Sound Community Forum Principles for Cooperation. HSCF Principles for Cooperation Original We are very pleased Chief Bill Williams will be attending this gathering of elected officials who have not met […]
