Regulatory Updates and Other Resource Information
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New members appointed to BC Climate Solutions Council
From the Government of BC - The Province has appointed three new members to British Columbia’s independent Climate Solutions Council. The Climate Solutions Council provides advice to government on actions and policies contributing to emission reductions and sustainable economic development. The council includes members from First Nations, environmental organizations, industry, academia, labour, local government and youth representatives.
Report on the Progress of Management Implementation for the Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkia lewisi), British Columbia Population, in Canada for the Period 2017 to 2021
From the Government of Canada - Westslope Cutthroat Trout (British Columbia population; Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) was listed as special concern under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) in 2010. The “Management Plan for the Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi), British Columbia Population, in Canada” was published on the Species at Risk Public Registry in 2017 (DFO 2017).
Funding available for fish and wildlife projects
Grant intake is now open for the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program. Visit fwcp.ca/funding to learn more and apply by Monday, October 30, 2023. In the Columbia and Peace regions, all grant applicants must submit a mandatory notice of intent by Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT. The notice of intent process helps strengthen engagement of First Nations in the projects FWCP funds and the notice of intent is an important first step for all grant applicants.
New measures to sustain the Great Bear Rainforest
From the Government of BC - Coastal First Nations, the Nanwakolas Council and the Ministry of Forests have worked in partnership to identify new steps to be taken as part of strengthening implementation of ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest, including to expand stewardship measures for key habitat for grizzly bears, Kermode (Spirit) and black bears, along with important fish habitat.
Management Plan for the Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) in Canada
From the Government of Canada - The Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Parks Canada Agency is the competent minister under SARA for the Red-necked Phalarope and has prepared this management plan, as per section 65 of SARA. To the extent possible, it has been prepared in cooperation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Department of National Defense, the provincial/territorial governments of Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, and Yukon, Wildlife Management Boards, and Indigenous organizations as per section 66(1) of SARA.
Nuxalk, Kitasoo Xai’xais guardians appointed with park ranger authority
From the Government of BC - The Kitasoo Xai’xais and Nuxalk First Nations, along with BC Parks, have launched a new pilot program that designates 11 Indigenous guardians with the same legal authorities as park rangers within the parks and protected areas in their ancestral territories.
Funding for Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation
The intent of the program is to support eligible applicants to reduce risks from future disasters due to natural hazards and climate-related risks through the development and implementation of accurate foundational knowledge of the natural hazards they face and the risks associated with BC’s changing climate, and effective strategies to prepare for, mitigate, and adapt to those risks. The application deadline is October 6, 2023. Funding permitting there will be another intake closing on March 28, 2024.
Province launches Indigenous climate-resilience capacity-building pilot program
From the Government of BC - The Province’s BC Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy has provided $2 million to fund a one-year pilot program that will be delivered by two First Nations organizations with experience delivering environmental programs: the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative (CFN-GBI) and First Nations Emergency Services Society.
New regulatory changes to safeguard the province’s ecological reserves
From the Government of BC - The new Ecological Reserve Regulation will enable compliance and enforcement measures in ecological reserves so individuals conducting illegal activities can be prosecuted or fined. Under the previous regulation, BC Parks lacked the ability to impose penalties on individuals and companies that disobey the law in these sensitive ecosystems.
B.C. looking for input on grizzly stewardship, bear viewing
From the Government of BC - People in British Columbia are invited to share their thoughts on grizzly bear stewardship and commercial bear viewing, as the Province develops strategies to strengthen environmental stewardship and biodiversity. The Ministry of Forests is gathering public feedback on the draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework and the Commercial Bear Viewing Strategy through two online questionnaires, which can be accessed online until Aug. 18, 2023.
Natural Resources Canada Announces funding to Help Communities and Businesses Adapt to a Changing Climate
From the Government of Canada - The Minister of Natural Resources launched a call for proposals for project funding through the Climate Change Adaptation Program, a five-year initiative aimed at helping Canada’s regions and sectors adapt to a changing climate. The program, which is in support of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy, will fund the development of tools and resources on topics such as adaptation skills, economics, natural resource sectors and emerging adaptation issues. Complete submissions accepted until September 22, 2023 at midnight Eastern Daylight Time.
Investment in protecting Canada’s waters from aquatic invasive species
From the Government of Canada - The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard launched the new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF). The Government of Canada is investing $36.6 million over five years to fight aquatic invasive species in Canada. This includes $8.75 million in contribution funding for the newly created AISPF over fiscal years 2022-23 to 2026-27. Eight multi-year projects have received a total of $3.3 million dollars in directed funding for fiscal year 2022-23 of the AISPF. These projects will aim to increase awareness and to take action against the threats posed by aquatic invasive species amongst Canadians. An upcoming Call for Proposals for the remaining years of funding launched on May 29, 2023 and will run until August 31, 2023.
Resources for registrants: Research papers on aquatic invasive species
Resources for registrants: EGBC’s Guide to Inclusive Practices
Resources for registrants: 2023 BC Environment Industry Guide
Resources for registrants: Climate Action & Innovation in Canadian Municipalities
Resources for registrants: Aluminum (Al) Water Quality Guidelines (WQGs) for the Protection of Aquatic Life
Resources for registrants: SFU’s ACT Report: Protecting & Promoting Natural Systems: A Crucial Step Forward for Business and Community
Resources for registrants: Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program 2022 Annual Newsletter
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