Coastal Marine Management Plan Working Group Interim Report Lori Williams – Working Group Chair Regular Meeting of Council - February 10, 2020
CMMPWG Purpose • review information and provide policy statements on District- specific coastal management issues • Working Group = 8 citizens, 2 staff, 1 Councillor • meets approximately every 2 weeks • began work in December 2018 COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP - INTERIM REPORT
Coastal Marine Management Plan – What is the issue? • coastal areas are key focal points for West Vancouver • coastal areas in the District are changing • insufficient understanding of foreshore ecology • increasing beach erosion • aging infrastructure • diverse expectations of foreshore users • challenges for private waterfront property owners • future impacts of climate-induced sea- level rise COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP – INTERIM REPORT
CMMPWG Timeline Task Date Working Group Start December 2018 January – August 2019 Issue Definition September 2019 – Policy Recommendation Development January 2020 Public Engagement April 2020 Draft Management Plan June 2020 Refine final report to Council Early Fall 2020 COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP - INTERIM REPORT
CMMPWG Progress to Date • review of District policies and relevant reports • presentations by guest speakers • development of work plan and key issues • foreshore tour; observation of foreshore issues and projects what has worked? what are key challenges to address? COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP - INTERIM REPORT
CMMPWG Progress to Date Creation of 4 subgroups: 1. Ecology and Habitat 2. Coastal Dynamics 3. Utility and Infrastructure 4. Public / Private Interface COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP - INTERIM REPORT
CMMPWG Next Steps • develop policy recommendations • community consultation • test recommendations with public and stakeholder groups • refine as required • final report to Council – early fall 2020 COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP - INTERIM REPORT
Thank You! COASTAL MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKING GROUP - INTERIM REPORT
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