2003/04 -- 2005/06 Service Plan -- Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection

Appendix — Service Plan Overview of the Ministry of
Water, Land and Air Protection — Continued

Core Business Area	Environmental Protection	Environmental Stewardship	Park, Fish and Wildlife Recreation	Executive and Support Services
	Protect environmental quality and human health and safety.	Share stewardship to maintain and restore fish, wildlife and their habitats.	Provide and enhance park, fish and wildlife recreation.	Support ministry programs.
Objectives	Streamlined standards and improved monitoring, reporting and compliance Limits to air pollution Contribution to climate change Safe, high-quality drinking water Reduced discharges that threaten water Reduced land pollution Response to high-risk environmental emergencies	Clear strategies and legislation to identify and restore ecosystems, species and habitats Improved use of science to develop standards and effective monitoring and reporting More partnerships to conserve ecosystems, species and habitats	High-quality park facilities, services and recreation opportunities High-quality hunting, angling and wildlife viewing opportunities Greater economic contribution of park, fish and wildlife recreation	Clear vision, leadership, direction and support for all ministry programs Efficient program management, fiscal responsibility and client service Effective and efficient compliance and enforcement
Primary Activities	Coordinate operations and integrate ministry initiatives in all regions of the province using a geographic area-based planning approach to environmental management. Develop appropriate science–based standards and streamlined legislation. Ensure appropriate cost recovery and financial return/retention to the province for use of natural resources and services provided. Pursue opportunities for sharing responsibility among governments, First Nations, communities, academia, industries, volunteers and individuals. Monitor and report on compliance, enforcement and the state of the environment. Provide communication and education services using web-based and other resources.
Key Outputs	Legislative reviews (e.g., Waste Management Act, Wildlife Act, Park Act)
Key Outputs	Airshed Framework Climate Change Strategy Groundwater Regulation Flood Hazard Strategy Industry Stewardship Strategy	Biodiversity Strategy Living Rivers Strategy Protected Area Management Plans Species at risk recovery teams	Funding and management model for fish-wildlife recreation and hatcheries Provincial tourism strategy Park recreation commercial partnerships	Service and Business Plans Human Resource Strategy Information Technology/Information Systems Strategy Service Level Agreements Integrated policy/regulatory frameworks Annual compliance reports
Immediate Outcomes	Knowledgeable, accountable and responsive staff in all regions of the province Accurate information on the status of B.C.’s water, land and air and on its protected areas, species, habitats and ecosystems Timely licensing, authorization and permitting processes Higher rates of compliance with environmental regulations, recognition of good performance and effective targeting of resources Clear results-based standards, workable regulations and decreased costs to government and industry
Immediate Outcomes	Clear roles for governments and others Clean up of contaminated sites Expanded industry responsibility for spills	Improved prioritization of projects Better coordination and integration of resources More partnerships for the conservation of ecosystems	Effective service and facilities maintenance Improved economic opportunities for First Nations and others	Clear link between resources and Service Plan Legislation developed or revised to reduce red tape Effective representation in intergovernmental forums Better integration of science and risk management in decision-making Expectations and results communicated to staff, clients and the public Strong, healthy public service
Intermediate Outcomes	High-risk substances removed from the waste stream Maintained or improved trends for high-risk pollutants to water, land, air and communities	Reduced number of ecosystems and species at risk Conservation on Crown land with appropriate access to resources Improved management of parks and protected areas	Hunting and angling opportunities, but long-term sustainability of wildlife and fish Increased contribution of tourism to regional economies
Ultimate Outcome	British Columbia will have a healthy physical environment and sustainable natural resources.