Branches
The Environmental Protection Division delivers programs and services through three branches:
Environmental Management Branch
The Environmental Management Branch is responsible for a wide array of environmental management regulatory programs, including: hazardous and industrial waste management; waste and environmental database management; environmental emergency response and spill reporting; integrated pest management initiatives and land remediation (contaminated site) management and certification.
Environmental Quality Branch
The Environmental Quality Branch develops legislation and policies to protect air quality and to address municipal liquid and solid waste. The branch leads the development and management of industry product stewardship programs; sets standards for, and does monitoring and reporting for, ambient air and water (surface and ground water) quality; and is a co-leader within the B.C. government in developing and implementing measures to address global climate change.
Regional Operations Branch
The Regional Operations Branch includes nine regional offices whose staff are on the front line in delivering EPD's programs and policies, supported by the other two branches. Regional Operations ensures safe discharges to water, land and air through authorizations and under voluntary arrangements with others.
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