Assessment Mitigation of Marine Shipping Risks Impacts in the Salish Sea

Year
2016
Number
B21
Sponsor(s)
Islands Trust

Whereas numerous projects are proposed that would increase marine traffic and anchorage use in the confined waterways of the Salish Sea; And whereas the Salish Sea is among the most productive marine ecosystems in the world, and presents challenging conditions for oil spill response: Therefore be it resolved that Transport Canada assess the cumulative risks and impacts associated with projected vessel traffic increases in the Salish Sea and develop an innovative 20-year mitigation plan.

Convention Decision
Endorsed