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By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The SLRD had requested \u2018enhanced provincial oversight\u2019 for campers exceeding their maximum allowed stay on Crown land, including the Squamish Valley. Sea to Sky governments have long been concerned about environmental hazards from squatting campers, yet they\u2019re aware some may have limited choice. On March 20, the Squamish-Lilooet Regional District (SLRD) chair Jen Ford wrote to the province for help monitoring overnight campers, who were literally outstaying their welcome on Crown land. The SLRD is looking to mitigate risks of environmental and cultural damage, such as that from wildfires caused by campers, in areas of \u201cintensified impact.\u201d These areas, which are technically outside the SLRD\u2019s control, are Anderson Lake, the Squamish Valley, WedgeWoods and Wedge Forest Service Road, and Cheakamus… <\/p>\n

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By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The SLRD had requested \u2018enhanced provincial oversight\u2019 for campers exceeding their maximum allowed stay on Crown land, including the Squamish Valley. Sea to Sky governments have long been concerned about environmental hazards from squatting campers, yet they\u2019re aware some may have limited choice. On March 20, the Squamish-Lilooet Regional District (SLRD) chair Jen Ford wrote to the province for help monitoring overnight campers, who were literally outstaying their welcome on Crown land. The SLRD is looking to mitigate risks of environmental and cultural damage, such as that from wildfires caused by campers, in areas of \u201cintensified impact.\u201d These areas, which are technically outside the SLRD\u2019s control, are Anderson Lake, the Squamish Valley, WedgeWoods and Wedge Forest Service Road, and Cheakamus... <\/p>\n

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