Complaint Investigation – IRC/159
November 2009

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Government assess the risk to public safety and the environment, in the Lake Koocanusa area, caused by unmanaged recreation use. The assessment should identify and assess problematic areas by issue, and identify the resources needed to implement appropriate management measures, such as recreation orders. The government should designate a lead agency to coordinate the process and its implementation.
2. The Board recommends that the Minister of Forests and Range examine the risk and effectiveness of the current system for collection of tickets under the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act. As part of this examination, the Board suggests that the Minister consider establishing a reciprocal arrangement with Alberta for the collection of fines and, internal to BC, an amendment to link the collection of Wildfire Act and Forest and Range Practices Act fines to driver’s licence renewals.

Response to Recommendations