Coastal Marine Strategy

The province says feedback from British Columbians will help shape BC’s first-ever Coastal Marine Strategy, co-developed with coastal First Nations.

A summary of more than 900 submissions received from individuals, environmental non-governmental organizations, local and regional governments, industry associations and businesses across British Columbia is now available in the Coastal Marine Strategy’s What We Heard report. This report summarizes key themes captured during the public engagement and will help inform the Coastal Marine Strategy.

The strategy will concentrate on activities, uses and values that the Province is accountable for in the coastal marine environment, while recognizing the need for strong collaboration and co-operation with First Nations and other governments that share responsibility.

The initiatives proposed will expand on existing programs, present new concepts and identify shared values that will guide provincial actions over the next 20 years.

Once complete, the Strategy will be strengthened through alignment and co-ordination with B.C.’s Wild Salmon Strategy and the Watershed Security Strategy, which is in development.
Combined, they should deliver a greater impact to healthier marine and freshwater environments.