Coastal Marine Strategy
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Overview
Who: The Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship
What: A comprehensive coastal marine strategy
Where: Province-wide
Why: To address the health and stewardship of marine ecosystems and communities
How: Online
Engagement Summary
The Province gathered feedback through an Intentions Paper on a Coastal Marine Strategy. We are currently developing British Columbia’s first province-wide coastal marine policy with First Nations. The strategy is expected to release Spring 2024.
This comprehensive strategy will outline actions for healthy, resilient coastal marine ecosystems, community well-being and a sustainable ocean economy.
The Intentions Paper outlined key issues and possible policies that could achieve better outcomes for marine life and people.
Read the Intentions Paper
Visit the engagement site
Read the information bulletin
Results
Everyone was invited to provide feedback through an online questionnaire or by written submission from December 15, 2022 to April 14, 2023. This What We Heard Report summarizes key themes captured during the engagement process. Your submissions totaled more than 900 across the province from individual citizens, members of environmental organizations, representatives from other governments, business and industry including forestry, fishing, transportation, mining and energy, partnership organizations, academia, and professional organizations.
- Read the What We Heard Report.
- Read the news release announcing the B.C. coastal marine strategy
- Read the full strategy
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