Ministry of Environment - British Columbia

1 Message from the Minister Purpose of the Ministry As the Minister of Environment , I am pleased to report We continue to protect The Ministry of Environment provides leadership in 4. Sustainable use of British Columbia 's on how we are acting to deliver on the government's and manage a wide variety environmental management through innovative environmental resources goal to lead the world in sustainable environmental of outstanding parks and legislation and programs, compliance activities and Sustainable use of 's environmental resources management. The Ministry has received a broader protected lands, which shared stewardship initiatives. Our mandate is to promotes job creation, contributes significantly mandate and increased responsibility to address represent the best natural protect human health and safety, and maintain and to the quality of life of residents and visitors, and government priorities and provide excellent client features and diverse restore the diversity of native species, ecosystems and ensures the resource is available for present and service, which is responsive to current realities wilderness Environment of habitats.

2 Through partnerships across government, and future generations. and resource use, while also protecting 's rich the province. To enhance minister's portrait with First Nations, the private sector and communities, photo 5. A high performance organization environmental legacy. health and an awareness of we work to enhance the protection and stewardship of our natural Environment , we water, land and air resources, advance sustainable use A high performance organization is reflected in We are promoting increased stewardship and are seeking to attract greater of environmental resources, and provide exceptional its leadership, people, culture and the services it collaborative approaches to environmental participation in outdoor outdoor park and wildlife services and opportunities.

3 Provides. It is flexible, able to adapt to situations and management. This approach will help ensure that the activities and continuing events, and is responsive to the needs of its clients quality of water, land and air is maintained, and that and its staff. we have a greater role in the stewardship of ocean and to develop provincial-wide Ministry Goals marine resources. We are expanding our relationships opportunities for a diversity of high quality and safe with governments (federal, provincial, local), First outdoor recreation. Our goals reflect an effective and balanced approach to Support for the Five Great Goals Ministry of Environment Nations, the private sector, communities and citizens and encouraging information sharing, education and Providing memorable outdoor opportunities and effective air, water and land management will environmental management, encourage collaboration across Ministry divisions, and indicate the long-term results we intend to achieve.

4 Through sustainable environmental management, partnerships, healthy living programs and job creation best practices. encourage investment, draw tourists and create jobs. opportunities, the Ministry continues to support the Contact Information Service Plan summary We are promoting healthy environmental lifestyle In supporting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter 1. Clean and safe water, land and air government's objectives under three of its five Great Goals: Games, we can showcase our outstanding parks, and This goal reflects our commitment to enhanced choices by individuals and best environmental work with partners and communities to strengthen our protection of water resources, reduced contamination Lead the world in sustainable management, with For more information on the British Columbia practices and decision-making by communities, the best air and water quality, and the best fisheries Ministry of Environment visit our web site at: 2006/07 - 2008/09 industry and all levels of government.

5 We are provincial economy and safeguard our natural legacy of land and air and effective responses to climate management, bar none. encouraging the collection of scientific information for future generations. change and environmental emergencies. Lead the way in North America in healthy living and for informed decision-making. We are providing 2. Healthy and diverse native species and ecosystems physical fitness. The complete Ministry Service Plan 2006/07-2008/09. more education opportunities to encourage citizens We will develop, manage, regulate and enforce including other related planning resources is available to become better environmental stewards and Create more jobs per capita than anywhere else at: environmental programs and legislation that in Canada.

6 More guidance on compliance with environmental will ensure healthy and diverse native species regulations. These approaches will enable us to provide greater client service, which is vital for and ecosystems, and provide benefits to and its people. Cross Ministry Initiatives meeting the needs of all British Columbians, and to We lead several cross Ministry initiatives to support 3. British Columbians understand that they share ensure a healthy Environment . the government's goal of sustainable environmental Honourable Barry Penner responsibility for the Environment management: Minister of Environment and Environmental sustainability depends on the Minister Responsible for Water Stewardship and collective knowledge, commitment and actions Climate Change Action Plan Sustainable Communities of individuals, organizations, communities and Water Strategy February 2006.

7 All levels of government as a whole. This requires Clean Air Strategy partnerships with industry and stakeholders, and an Provincial Fisheries Strategy environmentally conscious public. Oceans Policy Framework Sustainable Communities Initiative Message from the Minister Purpose of the Ministry As the Minister of Environment , I am pleased to report We continue to protect The Ministry of Environment provides leadership in 4. Sustainable use of British Columbia 's on how we are acting to deliver on the government's and manage a wide variety environmental management through innovative environmental resources goal to lead the world in sustainable environmental of outstanding parks and legislation and programs, compliance activities and Sustainable use of 's environmental resources management.

8 The Ministry has received a broader protected lands, which shared stewardship initiatives. Our mandate is to promotes job creation, contributes significantly mandate and increased responsibility to address represent the best natural protect human health and safety, and maintain and to the quality of life of residents and visitors, and government priorities and provide excellent client features and diverse restore the diversity of native species, ecosystems and ensures the resource is available for present and service, which is responsive to current realities wilderness Environment of habitats. Through partnerships across government, and future generations.

9 And resource use, while also protecting 's rich the province. To enhance minister's portrait with First Nations, the private sector and communities, photo 5. A high performance organization environmental legacy. health and an awareness of we work to enhance the protection and stewardship of our natural Environment , we water, land and air resources, advance sustainable use A high performance organization is reflected in We are promoting increased stewardship and are seeking to attract greater of environmental resources, and provide exceptional its leadership, people, culture and the services it collaborative approaches to environmental participation in outdoor outdoor park and wildlife services and opportunities.

10 Provides. It is flexible, able to adapt to situations and management. This approach will help ensure that the activities and continuing events, and is responsive to the needs of its clients quality of water, land and air is maintained, and that and its staff. we have a greater role in the stewardship of ocean and to develop provincial-wide Ministry Goals marine resources. We are expanding our relationships opportunities for a diversity of high quality and safe with governments (federal, provincial, local), First outdoor recreation. Our goals reflect an effective and balanced approach to Support for the Five Great Goals Ministry of Environment Nations, the private sector, communities and citizens and encouraging information sharing, education and Providing memorable outdoor opportunities and effective air, water and land management will environmental management, encourage collaboration across Ministry divisions, and indicate the long-term results we intend to achieve.