Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP)

Public Meeting

August, 2011

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Why SLIPP?

Concerns raised by the public about

pressures on the lakes:

1. The fast pace of development

2. Recreational use conflicts

3. Degradation of water quality

� Response complicated by a complex

and overlapping government regulatory

environment

� The quality and integrity of the lakes

could be compromised

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What is SLIPP?

� A watershed-wide integrated planning and management initiative:

– Coordinated planning

– Innovative projects and research

– Results oriented

� Involves public, First Nations, business and public agencies

� SLIPP developed a foundational sustainable Strategic Plan to address key

issues

� Plan aims to:

– Increase public safety on the water

– Ensure a healthy environment

– Create economic and recreation opportunities

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Strategic Plan

80% of the strategies in SLIPP’s Strategic Plan are being implemented

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SLIPP Timeline

STRATEGIC PLANNING IMPLEMENTATIONIMPLEMENTATION

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SLIPP Decision Making

SLIPP complements and enhances existing planning processes and involves a range of stakeholders

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SLIPP Outreach

� Focus efforts on boating safety, sustainable development, environmental

stewardship and education on key bylaws and regulations

� Initiatives include:

– Slippbc.com

– Town Halls, meetings, workshops

– Published materials

– Joint lake patrols

– Collaboration with community partners

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Sustainable Development Results

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Water Quality Results

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Recreation Strategies