The
geography of B.C. offers a great diversity of aquatic habitats
that supports a rich variety of flora and fauna. Water flows
from snowy glaciers to small headwater streams, lakes, rivers,
wetlands, estuaries and finally to the Pacific Ocean. Each
of these habitats plays a critical role in the survival of
the many species that depend upon the aquatic environment
during their complex life cycles.
Over the past 150 years, aquatic ecosystems and
habitats have been affected by land-use activities such as urban,
agricultural and industrial development. In order to ensure the
health and sustainability of our aquatic resources, we need to
balance the demand on critical habitats with conservation
activities.
Would
you like to know what the provincial government is doing
to help conserve and protect our valuable resources? Just
select
your area of interest to explore species at risk, provincial
legislation for the protection of fish and their habitat,
water for fish, and more!
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