Skeena Quality Waters Strategy

Message from the Minister of Environment

Thanks to everyone who was able to participate in the Phase II consultation process for the Skeena Quality Waters Strategy. The time you took to provide feedback on the draft Angling Management Plan is appreciated and respected.

The Ministry has heard what people have liked, and what they did not like, and received new ideas for the draft plans. Your input is summarized in the Phase II Consultation Report.

The Ministry acknowledges that significant concerns were raised regarding the draft Angling Management Plan and Quality Waters Strategy process. I have asked staff in the Skeena Regional office to explore options with the Regional Quality Waters Committee to broaden representation in the process while continuing to balance the interests of stakeholders. Further, a review of our regulatory “toolbox” will also occur to ensure all appropriate regulatory options are being considered as part of Angling Management Plan development.

The Ministry and Regional Quality Waters Committee will provide further updates on the process over the next few weeks.

Thanks again for your valuable contributions to this challenging and worthwhile planning process.

Sincerely,
Barry Penner
Minister of Environment

Phase II Consultation Report Now Available

Download the complete Phase II Consultation Report [PDF 67 pages/401KB]
Download the Executive Summary for the Phase II Consultation Report [PDF 15 pages/142KB]

For more information on the Phase II consultation process and to download the Phase II Consultation report appendices, go to the Community Engagement Process page.

The Working Groups will be meeting over the next few months to revise the draft Angling Management Plan using the information from the Phase II Consultation Report. More information on the timeline for the Working Groups will be available soon.