UBCM Provincial Policy Session Information
SESSION DESCRIPTION:
Discussion of concerns related to the movement of soils in the province, specifically the creation of contaminated sites from soil relocation and the spread of invasive species in soil, aggregates and compost. An overview of the topic and tools currently available to manage soil movement will be provided. The main focus of this workshop will be to discuss current initiatives and seek input into future initiatives that could address soil movement concerns, including proposed regulatory changes under the Environmental Management Act, a UBCM resolution proposing a provincial Safe Soil Program, and initial findings from a Provincial/Local Government Soils and Invasive Species Working Group.
SESSION PRESENTERS:
Kerri Skelly, Senior Contaminated Sites Officer, Ministry of Environment
Dominique Sigg, Wildlife Conservation Specialist, Ministry of Environment and Chair, Soils and Invasive Species Working Group
Councillor Gord Baird, District of Highlands
Carolyn Richman, Environmental Education Officer, District of Saanich
Crystal Chadburn, Environmental Roadside Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Miriam Starkl-Moser, Manager, Policy and Legislation, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Session Details:
Date: Tuesday Septemebr 27, 2016
Time: 3 pm
Location: Victoria Conference Centre