Whereas log debris is a significant and repeated cause of damage to coastlines, natural assets, and waterfront infrastructure and piers, and poses a risk to public accessibility and safety of waterfront areas; And whereas log accumulation on coastlines is increasing due to more frequent storm events in winter and log removal is cost-prohibitive for local governments to individually and proactively address on a continuous basis: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the Province to: 1 Establish an inter-agency working group to investigate sources of log debris within the Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound; and 2 Determine a collective funding source for the removal of log debris from coastlines to minimize ongoing damage and repair costs for individual local governments.
Year
2023
Number
NR39
Sponsor(s)
West Vancouver
Convention Decision
Endorsed