Canadian wetland policy promotes conservation

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Water Environment and Technology

OSTI ID:160106

Rubec, C ^[1]

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1. North American Wetlands Conservation Council, Ottawa, Ontario (Canada)

With the recent adoption of The Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation, the Government of Canada has firmly stated that wetland conservation will become a fundamental aspect of federal government decision-making in all federal government programs and institutions. The policy focuses on the sustainable, wise use of wetland areas on federal lands (about 29% of Canada`s wetland base) as well as wetlands, such as national parks, under direct federal authority. The federal government of Canada is promoting a nonregulatory, cooperative approach to achieve the following goals: Maintain the benefits derived from wetlands throughout Canada; Achieve no net loss of wetland functions on federal lands and waters; Enhance and rehabilitate wetlands in areas where the continuing loss or degradation of wetlands or their functions have reached critical levels; Recognize wetland functions in resource planning, management, and economic decision-making with regard to all federal programs, policies, and activities; Secure wetlands of significance to Canadians; and, Recognize sound, sustainable management practices in sectors such as forestry and agriculture that make a positive contribution to wetlands conservation while also achieving wise use of wetland resources.

• OSTI ID: 160106
• Journal Information: Water Environment and Technology, Journal Name: Water Environment and Technology Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 4; ISSN WAETEJ; ISSN 1044-9493
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
CANADA
DECISION MAKING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
PLANNING
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
WETLANDS