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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>NEWS RELEASE </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>October 7, 2015 </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Museum’s Latest Exhibit Focuses on Delta’s Struggling Species </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=Default><b><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Delta, BC </span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We live in one of the most ecologically diverse areas of the world. Once, this area was home to even a greater number of species which over time have gradually been forced out. What are the current native species of the Delta, and how do they take advantage of the environment we share? What is affecting their habitat, and what would happen if they were to disappear completely? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Delta Museum’s latest exhibit, designed for the young observer, highlights some of the endangered animal and plant species of the Delta and how they are struggling to survive. Significant species that are close to being lost completely will be highlighted. The viewer will be given the chance to participate in Citizen Science projects that will help them understand the habitats that exist. These projects will encourage young observers, assisted by their adult companions, to think about what is important in the environment and determine what decisions need to be made to strike a balance that is needed to ensure that all species of the Delta have a chance to flourish. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>This <i>Who Am I? : Species of Delta </i>exhibit will be on showing at the Delta Museum’s temporary gallery commencing October 8, 2015. Both the exhibit and project activities will change on a regular basis, highlighting the idea that the environment is a changing landscape. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Museum, located in the heart of Ladner Village at 4858 Delta Street, Ladner, is open to the public Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm. For further information, please call 604-946-9322 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.deltamuseum.ca">www.deltamuseum.ca</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Delta Museum and Archives Society is a registered charitable organization whose mission is to celebrate Delta’s rich cultural and natural heritage, and to encourage awareness and education through preservation, research, exhibitions, outreach and collaboration. </span></i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>-30- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>For more information or to obtain a photo, please contact: </span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Gabrielle Martin, Executive Director </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Delta Museum and Archives Society </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Tel: 604-946-9315 ext. 203 </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>E-mail: <a href="mailto:gmartin@deltamuseum.ca">gmartin@deltamuseum.ca</a></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>