Designate Stave estuary including Silvermere island as parkland

I have lived in Mission for over 20 years and each year I am blown away by the spawn of wild salmon at the lower Stave river estuary. In addition to the salmon, the wetlands of Silvermere lake, support endangered species including Western painted turtles and hundreds of bald eagles, some of whom nest on Silvermere Island. If the region is going to increase its population, we need to protect biodiversity hot spots such as the lower Stave river including Silvermere lake and Silvermere island. The entire area needs to be designated as conservation area/parkland.