Resource: Water Law and Stream Health in BC
Authors / Publisher: Craig Orr and Tanis Gower, Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Date: December 2009
PDF: Water Law and Stream Health in BC
Summary:
On December 2, 2009, Watershed Watch hosted a meeting for BC NGOs to discuss reforms to BC’s Water Act. This presentation on Water Law and Stream Health in BC was given by Craig Orr and Tanis Gower of Watershed Watch. As a result of this meeting, a Statement of Expecations on Reform of the BC Water Act from BC Nongovernmental Organizations was developed and signed by 29 NGOs. The statement provides details on key steps that must be taken to protect BC’s water and urges the BC government to take action on the recommendations.