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TheThunderbird.ca from UBC journalism News, analysis and commentary on Vancouver <![CDATA[BC Hydro says upgrades to the dam will help protect fish and wildlife.]]> image-id:423 <![CDATA[The town of Ruskin is located just metres from its namesake dam. ]]> image-id:422 <![CDATA[The Ruskin Recreation Site downstream of the dam. ]]> image-id:421 <![CDATA[Ruskin dam improvements include replacing the existing sevens spillway gates.]]> image-id:420 <![CDATA[The Hayward Lake Reservoir is a popular fishing and boating destination. ]]> image-id:419 <![CDATA[Spillway gates regulate the flow of water from the Hayward Lake Reservoir to the Stave River below. ]]> image-id:418 <![CDATA[Plans to upgrade Ruskin include relocating the switchyard from the roof of the powerhouse. ]]> image-id:417 <![CDATA[Ruskin residents can hear the opening of the dam spillway gates at night. ]]> image-id:415 <![CDATA[The Swingle residence sits just 600 metres from the Ruskin dam. ]]> image-id:413 <![CDATA[Stewart Swingle represents the Ruskin Townsite residents]]> image-id:405