PITT MEADOWS, B.C. - Metro Vancouver has announced a new long-term lease agreement with the City that will add 63 hectares of forested land to the Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area.
“Pitt Meadows is proud to be known as The Natural Place, and protecting our abundant greenspaces and natural beauty is an important part of our community’s vision,” says Mayor Nicole MacDonald. “This partnership with Metro Vancouver reflects our commitment to balancing growth with environmental stewardship and safeguarding an important part of our community’s natural heritage. By working together to conserve these lands, we are helping to maintain the quality of life that residents value while contributing to a healthier and more resilient region.”
Under the lease, Metro Vancouver will operate the properties as regional parkland for 25 years, with the possibility of a 25-year extension. Metro Vancouver and the City have a history of cooperating on ecological conservation, with several similar agreements in place for Codd Wetland as well as the Pitt River Regional Greenway.
Read Metro Vancouver's media release, which includes a link to a map and photos of the area: https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/994.