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Working Near Water

In BC and Yukon

Why protect fish and fish habitat? Click for information

Fisheries and Oceans Canada's (DFO) Pacific Region Habitat Management Program is responsible for protecting and conserving marine, intertidal and freshwater fish habitats in BC and Yukon.

General information on DFO's Habitat Management Program is found in "Our Role."

This website provides information to assist you (land owners, governments, industry, consultants) when planning and conducting activities near water. Examples of activities include shoreline stabilization, channel modifications, building bridges, docks, etc.

What information are you looking for:

Planning work or activities near water?
What you need to know and do when planning and conducting a project.
Report damage or find out about projects or activities
Get information on project environmental assessments, or report damage to fish or fish habitat.
Get involved in community projects
Information on how you can get involved in community projects.

Quick Links and Tools

Operational Statements
Standardized DFO planning guides for common low risk projects. Follow these to avoid causing harm to fish and fish habitat.
Timing Windows
Information on the least sensitive times for in-water work in freshwater and marine environments.
Sampling Permits
Application for a License to capture fish for scientific and project-related purposes.
Guidelines and Planning Tools
Definitions and general guidance to protect fish and fish habitat.
Useful Links
Information on fish inventory, distribution maps and Species at Risk.
Habitat Contacts
Contact information for Regional and Area Habitat offices.

Updates and Highlights

Date Modified: 2012-01-10

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