A man whose passion for the Fraser River knows no depths is the latest inductee into the Fraser River Hall of Fame.
Mark Angelo was nominated for his decades of passionate and articulate advocacy for waterways throughout British Columbia, Canada and the world, and specifically for his work here at home on the Fraser River. He will be inducted into the Fraser River Hall of Fame on Nov. 6 at Discovery Centre
“Mr. Angelo’s passion and dedication for rivers all over the world is vast and inspiring. His work right here at home is exceptional and most deserving of the Fraser River Hall of Fame honour,” Catherine Ouellet-Martin, executive director of Fraser River Discovery Centre, said in a press release. “For decades, Mr. Angelo has directed his effort to the restoration and conservation of creeks and streams, as well as major rivers of the Fraser River Basin, applying the same unending passion and inspiring dedication each and every time. His work yields results and continuity by engaging partners and champions.”
Fraser River Discovery Centre established the hall of fame in 1991 to recognize and honour individuals or organizations that have made significant and noteworthy contributions to the health and sustainability of the Fraser River, its culture, people, industry and environment.
In the past four decades Angelo has played a leadership role in numerous river conservation and restoration initiatives, including the successful restoration of heavily damaged urban streams such as Guichon Creek in Burnaby and Still Creek in Vancouver. Angelo’s latest project River Blue, a feature-length documentary that addresses the need to protect all rivers and entailed a round-the-world journey, is due in theatres later this year.
Angelo is also the founder and chair of B.C. Rivers Day and World Rivers Day, an event now celebrated by millions of people in more than 60 countries. As rivers chair for the Outdoor Recreational Council of B.C., he coordinated the compilation of B.C.’s annual “most endangered rivers”, which provides a snapshot of the issues and threats that face the province’s rivers and their ecological health.
For further details and ticket information, please visit the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s website at www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.
Tickets to the Fraser River will be available for purchase in August 2014 and can be obtained by calling 604-521-8401 or email [email protected].
The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society operates the Fraser River Discovery Centre, which seeks to showcase the river’s role in shaping B.C.’s ecological, cultural and economic diversity. Located at 788 Quayside Dr., Discovery Centre is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission to the exhibit galleries is by donation.
