Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process
In 2007 the Province of BC, with assistance of the Fraser Basin Council, began a collaborative, multi-agency planning process for Shuswap and Mara Lakes: the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP). This process is intended to bring all land and water use planning and governance issues relating to Shuswap and Mara Lakes to a single table and to identify cross-cutting issues in the region that could be addressed through collaboration.
Steering Group Work and Consultations to date
The Steering Group for SLIPP consists of elected officials and senior staff from the primary agencies with responsibilities in the region and other organizations providing assistance: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, Sicamous, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Regional District of North Okanagan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ministry of Environment, Integrated Land Management Bureau, Interior Health Authority, Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts, Fraser Basin Council and Ashley & Associates.
Public input has been received through open public meetings and from individuals invited to participate on three Public Advisory Committees (PAC).
In developing a draft strategic plan, SLIPP has focused on these issues:
- Foreshore development
- Water quality
- Recreational impacts.
Draft Strategic Plan
In May, 2008, SLIPP presented its draft strategic plan, available online for consultation and comment: see Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process Strategic Plan (Draft).
Information Contacts
For more information on this project, please contact:
Ian McGregor, Section Head, Fish & Wildlife Branch
Ministry of Environment
Tel: 250 371-6252
Email: Ian.Mcgregor@gov.bc.ca
Phil Hallinan, Regional Manager, Thompson
Fraser Basin Council
Tel: 250 314-9660
Email: phallinan@fraserbasin.bc.ca