City of Vernon Environment Planning
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Several issues that arise in the City of Vernon fall within the jurisdiction of outside authorities, including the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada. The list of programs and agencies included here is not exhaustive but references a number of agencies that are most likely relevant to environmental considerations in the City of Vernon. These agencies and their resources have been divided into the six categories listed below. Take a look at the introductions provided here, then click on the title line of each for detailed information.
Please take the time to look through these pages if you are faced with a consideration that does not relate to a City of Vernon application (many of which are outlined on the City of Vernon's Application Forms and Procedures page).
In addition to the provincial and federal governments a variety of additional organizations are referenced for the useful resources they provide.
Several issues that arise in the City of Vernon fall within the jurisdiction of outside authorities, including the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada. The list of programs and agencies included here is not exhaustive but references a number of agencies that are most likely relevant to environmental considerations in the City of Vernon. These agencies and their resources have been divided into the six categories listed below. Take a look at the introductions provided here, then click on the title line of each for detailed information.
Please take the time to look through these pages if you are faced with a consideration that does not relate to a City of Vernon application (many of which are outlined on the City of Vernon's Application Forms and Procedures page).
In addition to the provincial and federal governments a variety of additional organizations are referenced for the useful resources they provide.
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment manages and delivers a wide range of programs and services that relate to sustainable environmental management and environmental stewardship.
For an outline of programs and services provided by Ministry of Environment branches and divisions click on the title above or visit their website at http://www.gov.bc.ca/env/.
In Vernon, references to the Ministry of Environment commonly arise with respect to the following:
- Conservation Officers and the Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) phone line (for all violations of fisheries, wildlife or environmental protection laws)
- Riparian Areas Regulation (for any activity within 30m of a lake or watercourse)
- Environmental considerations related to urban and rural land development (Provincial Best Management Practices)
- Opportunities for environmental stewardship
- Legislation, policies and procedures around fishing and hunting activities
- Species at risk
- Parks and protected areas
- Water stewardship
A full listing of provincial ministries is available online at http://www.gov.bc.ca/ministries/.
A selection of provincial ministries is outlined on this page, linked to the title above. The ministries outlined here are those that relate to environmental considerations in Vernon and the North Okanagan. This is by no means an exhaustive list and should not replace any additional investigation into provincial regulations, policies or guidelines.
Services and information provided by provincial ministries that may be of interest include the following:
- Emergency preparedness
- Front Counter BC (directing a wide variety of natural resource related applications and inquiries)
- Forestry and range lands
- Trails and recreation sites
Information about the Government of Canada can be found online at http://canada.gc.ca/home.html.
Residents of Vernon are extensively affected and governed by federal legislation. This webpage outlines and links to four Acts that that relate to environmental considerations in Vernon, including the:
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- Fisheries Act
- Navigable Waters Protection Act
- Species at Risk Act
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is a federal body that develops and implements policies and programs in support of Canada's scientific, ecological, social and economic interests in oceans and fresh waters. For more information visit the link provided in the title line here or visit the DFO's Pacific Region website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htm.
Click on the link above for more information from Environment Canada, whose mandate is as follows:
To preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment; conserve Canada's renewable resources; conserve and protect Canada's water resources; forecast weather and environmental change; enforce rules relating to boundary waters; and coordinate environmental policies and programs for the federal government.
A number of local and non-profit organizations contribute regionally specific and appropriate information such as mapping and best management practices considerations. This information serves to supplement environmental initiatives and activities.
- Okanagan based online habitat atlases provide mapping and information about conservation, species at risk, ecosystems and more.
- Non-profit and government sponsored fisheries organizations provide a great deal of information about fishing and a wide variety of fisheries considerations.
- Additional conservation and stewardship organizations provide resources that support the enhancement of natural resources and habitat for fish and wildlife.
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