Workshops on Species at Risk, Riparian Areas Regulations and More
Posted on April 4th, 2007 by Rodney Hsu, webmaster

The Ministry of Environment, Lower Mainland Region, presents: Case Studies for Species At Risk, Riparian Area Regulations, & the Develop With Care Guidelines.

• Chilliwack: April 26/07
• Surrey: April 27/07
• Whistler: May 1/07
• Powell River: date tba
• Sechelt: date tba
• Mission: May 8/07
• Burnaby: date TBA

You are invited to attend a workshop based on case studies about actual urban and rural land developments in B.C. These case studies will:

1) Illustrate some of the environmental stewardship concepts outlined in Develop With Care: Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia. This document includes many ideas and suggestions on ways to achieve cleaner, greener, more sustainable developments. It also provides information on ways that environmental protection and stewardship can benefit the community, the property owner, and the developer, as well as the natural environment.

2) Discuss several Species At Risk Best Management Practices and Guidelines pertaining to species and habitats of the Lower Mainland Regions. This will include a guided tour of the South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) web site. The SCCP is a multi-partner program to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of conservation actions to maintain and restore species and ecosystems at risk on the South Coast of B.C.

3) Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of recent reports submitted to the Province as required by the Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR). The Regulation requires an assessment of Riparian Areas during residential, commercial, and industrial development, to ensure that proposed activities will not harm fish habitat. The objective of the presentation is to engage and assist a wide cross-section of stakeholders in answering questions regarding the RAR.

For more information, please visit this webpage.

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