Lori Iannidinardo CVRD Director for Area D Cowichan Bay

Ann Kjerulf, Planner, CVRD, July 2, 2011

About the Proposal

The CVRD, Cowichan Tribes, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Transport Canada, RCMP, Living Rivers, and BC Wildlife Federation are partners in an initiative to protect eelgrass habitat in Cowichan Bay. A Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation (VORR) would designate areas in Cowichan Bay as off-limits to motorized vessels in order to protect eelgrass from harmful boating activities such as prop scarring and anchoring. In response to public input, boundaries of the proposed restricted areas have been modified and eelgrass mapping is being updated. In addition to the VORR, a clearly defined navigation channel would improve boating safety and access to the Cowichan Bay Boat Launch and marinas in Cowichan Bay Village.

* View the most recent VORR and Navigation Channel Proposal Map
* Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the VORR and Navigation Channel Proposal
* Have your say. Take the VORR and Navigation Channel Survey

Contact
Ann Kjerulf, Planner III
CVRD Planning & Development
akjerulf@cvrd.bc.ca or 250.746.2500

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