How Crown laws and policy normalize cumulative harm to salmon watersheds

For the rest of the year, the water in the stream on the landward side is higher and the water pressure opens the flood gate so that the stream can flow into the larger river. [...] Summary of Results Application of the methodology to the three regulatory schemes showed that there was some diversity in the efficiency of the different schemes in regulating single occurrences of the activity to avoid harm, and in the opportunities to manage cumulative effects associated with multiple occurrences across watersheds and over time, and for regulators to modify management in respons. [...] The project proponent remains responsible for following all federal and provincial laws.150 In addition, “[t]hese Specifications give the Ministry or its Agent the right, but not the obligation, to exercise control over environmental aspects of the Work, and further that The Ministry reserves the right of approval over the general methods employed by the Contractor in the performance of the Work,. [...] A site plan must “(a) identify the approximate locations of cutblocks and roads, (b) be consistent with the forest stewardship plan, this Act and the regulations, and (c) identify how the intended results or strategies described in the forest stewardship plan apply to the site.”172 However, “[t]he existence or content of a site plan is not a consideration during the issuance of a cutting permit or. [...] WEST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW • PAGE 37 Dikes LAW The Dike Maintenance Act sets out the powers of the Inspector of Dikes, which include entering on land to inspect dikes, and requiring diking authorities to maintain, repair, and alter dikes, and carry out flood hazard planning.190 The Act sets out a number of alterations to dikes that require the prior approval of the Inspector of Dikes.