In 2024, the Upper Squamish Valley Public Education Initiative was successfully implemented with participation from the BC Wildfire Service Wildfire Prevention Ambassador Program, increased patrol by Squamish Nation Land Guardians and BC Wildfire Service Fire Wardens program, Conservation Officer Service and Natural Resource Officers. Starting on the 2025 Canada Day weekend, the initiative will be launched for the season with the goals of reducing human-caused wildfires and minimizing negative impacts to important cultural, environmental and wildlife values from unwanted or illegal activities.

On the three long weekends of the summer, the Wildfire Prevention Ambassador Program, Squamish Nation Land Guardians, and Natural Resource Officers will activate an Information Kiosk at the entrance to the Upper Squamish Valley Forest Service Road, sharing messages about safe use of open fire, campfire prohibitions, how to report suspected illegal activities, safe travel and respectful behavior. 

The Wildfire Information Kiosks will occur on the following long weekends:

• Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29
• Friday August 1 to Sunday August 3
• Friday August 29 to Sunday August 31

The BC Wildfire Service Fire Wardens and Squamish Nation Land Guardians will increase patrol in the Valley for prevention, detection, and reporting of wildfires and illegal activities. The Conservation Officer Service will also be deployed for environmental compliance and enforcement, shared stewardship and public safety.

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