Freshwater Initiative

Table of Contents

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Discussion Document

Summary

1. Freshwater Roles and Responsibilities
2. Freshwater Principles, Objectives and Goals
3. Major Freshwater Issues and Future Directions

Introduction

• The Federal Perspective
• Provincial-Territorial Perspectives
• Purpose
• Geographic Scope

Freshwater Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing and Protecting Fisheries Resources
• Protecting the Marine and Freshwater Environment
• Understanding the Oceans and Aquatic Resources
• Maintaining Marine Safety
• Facilitating Maritime Commerce and Ocean Development

Freshwater Principles, Objectives and Goals

• DFO Vision
• Sustainable Development - A Framework for Action
• Oceans Agenda
• Federal Freshwater Strategy
• Freshwater Initiative: Principles, Objectives and Goals

Issues and Future Directions

• Confirmation of Fisheries Management Responsibilities
• Recreational Fisheries
• Community Watershed Management
• Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC)
• Sea Lamprey Control Program
• Fish Habitat Management
• Navigable Waters Protection Act
• Introductions and Transfers of Aquatic Organisms
• Exotic Aquatic Species
• Freshwater Science
• Boating Safety
• Small Craft Harbours
• Boundary and Trans-Boundary Initiatives

Next Steps

Annex: Federal Freshwater Legislation and Agreements