Private Moorage in the Southern Gulf Islands and Southeast Vancouver Island
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Survey is open until October 18
Overview
Dates: September 3 to October 18
Who: The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
What: A long-term strategy called the draft Strategic Management Plan (SMP) to manage private marine docks in the Southern Gulf Islands and Southeast Vancouver Island
Where: Southern Gulf Islands and Southeast Vancouver Island
Why: To protect the marine environment, provide clarity to dock owners and builders, and guide decision-making on applications
How: Online survey
Engagement summary
The Province has developed the draft Strategic Management Plan (SMP) to help manage marine private moorage in the Southern Gulf Islands and Southeast Vancouver Island (the “study area” - see map below). The draft SMP was developed in consultation with First Nations as well as an advisory group that included representatives of waterfront property owners, dock owners, science and conservation organizations, recreation groups, tourism and economic development organizations, and local governments.
The draft SMP sets out guidelines and requirements to:
- Better protect the marine environment
- Align with existing approaches to avoid or mitigate impacts to First Nations rights and to heritage sites
- Provide greater clarity for current dock owners and people who want to build private moorage in this area
- Help guide how private moorage applications are considered in this area
No changes are being proposed to the management of private moorage in freshwater or other dock types in this area, such as group moorage, strata moorage, commercial docks and marinas. These are not considered in the draft SMP.
The public is invited to share feedback on the draft plan through a survey.
Before beginning this survey, please visit the private moorage in the Southern Gulf Islands and Southeast Vancouver Islands website for more information about this project, including a summary of the draft Strategic Management Plan.
After reviewing the draft SMP, complete the online survey to share your opinions about it. The survey will close for feedback on October 18, 2026.
How your contribution makes a difference
Input will help the Province understand if this approach strikes the right balance, and where improvements could be made.
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