Community Watersheds: From Objectives to Results on the Ground
Drinking water is of paramount concern to British Columbians. Government regulates the safe and reliable supply of…
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Approval of Logging in Government Creek Watershed Set Aside
Victoria – Government approval of logging in a contentious area of the Queen Charlotte Islands has been set aside, as a result of an appeal brought by the Forest Practices Board. “This decision demonstrates that the public can hold government decision-makers accountable under the Code. The Review Panel emphasizes the importance of public participation—as well […]
Board to Audit Water Quality Effectiveness in the Arrow Boundary Forest District
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will conduct a pilot audit examining effectiveness of forest practices at protecting water quality. The audit will examine two community watersheds in the Arrow Boundary Forest District. Two principle objectives of this audit are to assess compliance with the water management requirements of forest practices legislation, and to assess […]
Domestic Water-User Input in Forest Development Planning in the Nelson Forest Region
In August 1996, the Slocan Valley Watershed Alliance (the Alliance), an advocacy group for water-users, filed a…
