The B.C. coast needs a marine use and conservation plan that will protect the abundance and diversity of life in our oceans. There is currently a federal government proposal to establish a comprehensive planning process in the Pacific North and Central Coast Regions of B.C., also known as PNCIMA (pronounced pin-SEE-mah). To be effective, the PNCIMA process needs all governments to be involved, but the provincial government is not involved to the level needed and they are not investing money or government workers’ time to help make this happen.
The provincial government is asking British Columbians what they want from government. Please send an email to Premier Gordon Campbell today and tell him that you want to improve the management and protection of our oceans in PNCIMA.
Thanks in advance for being a champion for our oceans.
YOUR MESSAGE
Dear Premier Campbell,
Please increase the funding to the provincial agencies that have the jurisdiction and authority to enhance the management and protection of our oceans. I specifically request that you ensure that funding and human resources are made available to effectively participate in a marine use planning process for the Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area (PNCIMA) with Coastal First Nations and the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
British Columbia’s marine environment is an incredible ecosystem, providing many services and economic opportunities to British Columbians. I want your government to ensure that B.C. continues to benefit from our ocean environment and ensure that our oceans remain healthy and productive.
As a result of the combined effects of changing climate and increased industrial and commercial activity, the health of our oceans is gradually but continuously being degraded. I believe we need more marine protected areas on the B.C. coast and improved management of industries operating in the marine environment. This requires a greater level of investment by your government in a comprehensive marine planning process.
Please invest in the health of our ocean environments!
Sincerely,
