News from the Environment Committee

Environment

May 12, 2022

Marine mammal related:

See the recently updated Boat Blue resource for the national laws and best practices for marine mammal and boater safety. Updates include the newly announced 2022 “Management Measures for the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales” (Pacific Coast) which involve sanctuary zones, increased minimal approach distances, and fishery closures. See www.BoatBlue.ca

 

 

 

 

 

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Invasive Species:
Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants, animals and parasites that can cause economic or environmental harm and spread quickly to other areas. They can be introduced by hitching a ride on boat hulls, buoys, ropes, anchors, trailers, and fishing gear. See this link for how boaters can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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I’m a boater – I always take friends and visitors to Frind when we’re on the boat.

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Frind has an Italian style brick pizza oven for gourmet pizzas and a great selection of other menu items.  You can eat on the patio, at a picnic table, on the beach, or on the lawn. You can also get your order to go and enjoy your meal out on the lake. 

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