Consolidated Environmental Management Plan for Burrard Inlet ...

Goals and Objectives
1 Improve
2 Improve
3 Protect
4 Enhance
5 Promote
Water Quality
in Burrard Inlet
1.1 Support the liquid waste management processes
1.2 Support the development of coordinated ambient water quality monitoring programs in Burrard Inlet
1.3 Share information and contribute to the effort to prevent and mitigate water pollution in Burrard Inlet
1.4 Share information and explore ways to reduce air-sourced water contaminants
Sediment Quality
in Burrard Inlet
2.1 Support the development of coordinated sediment quality monitoring programs in Burrard Inlet
2.2 Share information contributing to the effort to prevent and mitigate sediment contamination in Burrard Inlet
2.3 Support the development of area-specifi c sediment management plans for Burrard Inlet
and enhance fi sh and wildlife habitat and the natural
biodiversity of Burrard Inlet
3.1 Develop and implement programs that support natural biodiversity and ecological processes
3.2 Identify and protect ecologically sensitive areas
3.3 Identify credible threats to Burrard Inlet and evaluate if adequate protection is in place
3.4 Support land use planning that protects and improves fi sh and wildlife habitat
the ecological health of Burrard Inlet in the
presence of economic growth and development
4.1 Coordinate and strengthen the review of development proposals to advance habitat protection and restoration
4.2 Strengthen BIEAP’s role as a resource to all municipal, regional and port planning and development initiatives
4.3 Support the development and implementation of innovative habitat enhancement tools and technologies
awareness and environmental
stewardship of Burrard Inlet
5.1 Continue to develop environmental indicators and produce periodic status reports for Burrard Inlet
5.2 Engage with, support and implement education, research and outreach programs
5.3 Maintain an engaging and informative website and other communication tools