The Footprint Press

Footprint Press Issue 6: 2012

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Contents
Dr. Ken Macquisten-Deer in the neighbourhood
Megan Sjogren-Deer study paintings
Val Pack-Species at Risk, Pacific Sideband snails
Tracy Lyster-Concerns about Wren creek development
Skye Brooks, Zero mile diet, Nettles
Sylvia Pincott-What’s in a name?
Lynn Perrin- Post referendum update on Stave Lake drinking water proposal
Angela Zimmerling- Wildlife poetry

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Footprint Press Issue 5: 2011

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Contents
Mike Gildersleeve- Concerns about the Stave Lake drinking water project
Elena Edwards-Cohen Commission on Wild Salmon
Zoey Slater-Invasive Grey Squirrel
Roopchand Seebaran-Social Sustainability
Don Mair-Mishi-leaks
Tracy Lyster-Sprawl report
Marlisa Power-Sustainable Saturdays
Val Pack-Species at Risk, Oregon Forestsnail

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Footprint Press Issue 4: 2011

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:31:47 +0000

Contents
Dr. Ken Macquisten-Bears in the neighbourhood
Megan Sjogren- Black bear drawings
Sylvia Pincott-Welcome bats to the belfry
Amanda Smith- Community Supported Agriculture
Tracy Lyster-Mission’s controlled substance property bylaw
Jeanne Hughes-Invasive Giant Hogweed
Val Pack-Species at Risk, Western screech owl
Tracy Lyster-Create a no mow zone
Kevin Francis- Thinking differently
Daniel van der Kroon-Taking back the economy
Walter Neufeld-Why gravel pits matter to you

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Winter, 2011 issue of the Footprint Press

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Contents
Daniel van der Kroon- Fraser Valley transit
Sylvia Pincott- Soil in the garden
Ava Waxman- Fish Lake
Zoey Slater- Invasive Japanese Knotweed
Val Pack- Species at Risk, Red legged frog
Tracy Lyster- Aggregate pilot project update
Mike Gildersleeve- Agricultural land exclusions

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EXTRA Mission council approves Wal-mart as the gateway to Mission

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EXTRA! Council approves Wal-Mart as the gateway to Mission. Published September 25. Click here to view the PDF.

Fall, 2010 issue of The Footprint Press

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Contents
Sylvia Pincott-Caring for your land into the future
Val Pack- Species at Risk, Band-tailed pigeon
Bruce Klassen- Living with Band-tails
Mike Gildersleeve- Agricultural Land Reserve
Emily Helmer & Roxanne Snook- Protecting biodiversity on Sumas Mountain
Elena Edwards- Many shades of green
Sieglinde Stieda- Food security
Wendy Bales- Aggregate pilot project follies
Tracy Lyster- What are Official Community Plans?
Elena Edwards- Justice for Wild Salmon

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Spring, 2010 issue of The Footprint Press

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Contents
Tracy Lyster- Silvermere Island
Elena Edwards- Paddle for Wild Salmon
Daniel van der Kroon- Road Cyclists
Walter Neufeld- Aggregate pilot project
Val Pack- Local Species at Risk
Zoey Slater- Invasive plant species
Tracy Lyster- Notes from the Hinterland
Plus more!

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Megan Sjogren

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Megan Sjogren is a local artist in the Lower Mainland. She is current pursuing her bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of the Fraser Valley. Along with her passion for Arts, she has a strong passion for animals and our environment.

Dr. Ken Macquisten

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Dr. Ken Macquisten is a practicing companion animal veterinarian in Abbotsford. He is also a wildlife veterinarian, former Zoo Director, a founder of the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge, lead veterinarian for the Northern Spotted Owl breeding project, and is a Recovery Team Member of the highly endangered Oregon Spotted Frog.

Mike Gildersleeve

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Mike is recently married and has lived in Mission for the last four years. He is a proud parent of two adult children. He has worked as a social worker for the last 25 years and for the last 9 years in the role as a collaborative practices facilitator with the Ministry for Children and Family Development. He is also a BCGEU Shop Steward in Local 604. He is community minded and has a track record of being community involved. He is Chair of the Board for the Wilderness Committee, a member of the Blue Mountain Kanaka Creek Conservation Group and has also been active in the Pitt Polder Preservation Society based in Maple Ridge. He has acted as a strong advocate for protection of our Agricultural Land Reserve. He has been very active in the Green Party both federally and provincially and is an active member of CAUSS.