I was at Sargeant Bay Provincial Park last week. And what a joy it was to see coho salmon use the fish ladder to ease their passage home. #HappyWorldFisheriesDay (3/3)

with people, communities, environmental groups and First Nations’ organizations. It’s these strong and valued working partnerships that have helped protect and improve natural ecosystems of wild salmon in B.C. (2/3)

Watch the team’s video of the work done to give these dinosaur fish the best chance to survive and come back home to spawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8MC... (video credit: NWSRI) #HappyWorldFisheriesDay (3/3)

selected sections of the riverbed to increase egg and larval survival of White Sturgeon spawning habitat. White Sturgeon in Canada are unique to B.C. and live beyond 100 years, growing up to 6 metres in length. (2/3)

They also participate in a co-op program, giving students a valuable opportunity to learn applied sciences and see work in virology, genomics, haematology, and more.

They provide specialized diagnostic services that help First Nations, communities and companies monitor animal and environmental health through scientific analysis.

Thank you for your wisdom, stewardship and economic vision that will help us build a strong united British Columbia that will benefit everyone who lives here.

We would like your feedback and suggestions: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb... (3/3)

The current path for building an energy transmission line across a highway is a long, involved and complex process involving multiple entities. The province is proposing changes to streamline the process and remove administrative burden. (2/3)

—does not specifically define who is considered a QP in wetlands management.

Clarifying the definition in the WSA will speed up the process for everyone.

If you have feedback, we’d love to hear from you: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb... (3/3)

In B.C., people rely on Qualified Professionals (QP) to help prepare complex applications in permitting. Almost all of these QPs are accredited by an organization that represents and advocates for people working in the field, but currently, the Water Sustainability Act (WSA)— (2/3)

This document is still in a draft stage, and we’d love your feedback. Take a look at the manual and then the survey to let us know what you think: (3/3) engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb...

In September of this year, the Province published the B.C. Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual, a draft support document to lend guidance and clarification for qualified professionals and interested parties on B.C.’s unique environment. (2/3)

Bats are an irreplaceable part of our ecosystem that we need to appreciate and protect. #BatWeek

But what should the province consider to make sure offset payments lead to the best outcome? Are there times when offset payments are not appropriate?

This is an important discussion and we’d love your feedback:

engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb...

A framework used around the world to avoid impacts, minimize impacts if they cannot be avoided, restore values on-site, and offset impacts as an absolute last resort.

An offset payment is a subset, or one type of offset. (2/3)