Whereas creation of the Kootenay Lake Stewardship Partnership was designed to coordinate a common approach among First Nation, federal, provincial and local governments as a means to ensure protection of riparian habitat and various fisheries; And whereas actions and decisions of the office of Land Title Survey Authority in granting controversial accretions being seen as undermining that common approach and can lead to a further destruction of riparian habitat by a minority of property owners: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the Attorney General to review the actions and decisions of the Land Title Survey Authority to ensure that granting of accretions meets legislation, prior court decisions and does not result in destruction of riparian habitat and damage to spawning areas and fish populations.
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development The Land Title Survey Authority LTSA is the statutory decision maker in this area and, as such, the Regional District could engage in conversation with LTSA.