1. August 20, 2015 Aquatic Habitat Protection Program Turtle Lake Watershed - AGM Ben Wilson – Aquatic Habitat Protection Specialist

2. The Water Security Agency Created in 2012, the Water Security Agency consolidates Saskatchewan’s core water management expertise and brings various provincial responsibilities for water together. 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan Goal 3: Protection of water resources – ensuring quality of water and ecosystem functions are maintained. - WSA became responsible for aquatic habitat protection portion of Environmental Management and Protection Act - WSA assumes AHP permitting previously done by MoE Fish and Wildlife branch August 20, 2015

3. Legislation that Governs the Aquatic Habitat Protection Program Environmental Management and Protection Act (EMPA), 2010 Section 38(4) Without a valid permit, no person shall, directly or indirectly: alter or cause to be altered the configuration of the bed, bank or boundary; remove, displace or add any sand, gravel or other material from, in or to the bed, bank or boundary; remove vegetation from the bed, bank or boundary; of any river, stream, lake, creek, marsh or other watercourse or water body August 20, 2015

4. Bed, Bank and Boundary

5. Common Works Where an AHPP is Required Shoreline stabilization treatments Creation and maintenance of public beaches Boat launches Crib docks Riparian vegetation removal Large scale aquatic vegetation removal/management (swimming areas) Lake access trails where shoreline vegetation needs to be cleared to make the trail Water intakes Marinas August 20, 2015

6. Primary Goal of AHPPs To ensure aquatic habitat is preserved and maintained at the productive level which existed prior to the development activities by: Controlling soil erosion and sedimentation; Preventing the discharge of chemicals, oil, gasoline and other contaminants into water bodies; and Protecting aquatic vegetation and other aquatic habitats Image goes here August 20, 2015

7. AHPP Applications New Application Form (May 2015) Interactive version will be available Accompanying Instructions Working on an Online Application Process and File Tracking System Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and will be returned to the applicant Website Update Updated program information and working on the development of working around water BMP’s and Educational Material 45 DAYS TO REVIEW once complete applications submitted August 20, 2015

8. Applications – What We Do August 20, 2015 MoE SIM Website: http://www.envgis.gov.sk.ca/Silverlight/Viewer.html?Viewer=SaskInteractive

9. Applications – What We Do August 20, 2015 ICS – Land Ownership

10. Applications – What We Do August 20, 2015 Species at Risk Database Search (SKCDC) http://gisweb1.serm.gov.sk.ca/wildlifelogin/form.asp

11. Applications – What We Do August 20, 2015 Review the existing site conditions and assess possible impacts from construction Draft permits with project specific conditions to maintain the existing productivity. Refer to other permitting agencies Municipal Government - RM’s of Parkdale and Mervin Department of Fisheries and Oceans Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment Water Security Agency

12. Aquatic Habitat Protection Specialist Contacts: Northwest Zone: Ben Wilson (306) 933-7413 Northeast Zone: Aaron Schweitzer (306) 787-1319 East Central Zone: Robin Tod (306) 787-0382 Southwest Zone: John Salamon (306) 933-7653 Southeast Zone: Tanya Johnston (306) 787-2467 Research Assistant: Gabrielle Logan August 20, 2015

13. Turtle Lake - Most Common Approved Projects August 20, 2015 Shoreline Stabilization Vegetation Removal -danger tree or shoreline access Water Intakes – HPDD

14. Turtle Lake - Most Common Denied Projects August 20, 2015 Any work proposed on land designated as Environmental Reserve Removal of Ice Ridge Private Beach Development

15. Enforcement Partnership – Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers Complete Site Inspections Notice of Violations, Letters of Non- Compliance, EPOs and charges related to EMPA AHPP reviewers do joint inspections with COs; help with remediation conditions; provide expert witness testimony in court cases August 20, 2015

16. Inspections August 20, 2015

17. Wake Boats August 20, 2015 Section 46 of the Municipalities Act “Subject to any other Act, a municipality may, by bylaw, regulate the use of or activities on any rivers, streams, watercourses, lakes and other natural bodies of water within the municipality, including the air space above and the ground below.” Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations Established under the Canada Shipping Act administered by Transport Canada http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/LOCAL_AUTHORITIES__GUIDE_- _ENGLISH_-_ACCESSIBLE_PDF.pdf

18. Aquatic Invasive Species August 20, 2015 Aquatic invasive species program is administered by the Ministry of Environment - http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/invasivespecies http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/invasivespecies There are a number of species both plant and animal that have the potential to establish in Saskatchewan Report any sightings to the nearest Ministry of Environment office or call the TIP Line 1-800-667-7561.

19. Questions? August 20, 2015 Ben Wilson Aquatic Habitat Protection Specialist Water Quality and Habitat Assessment Services Water Security Agency 101-108 Research Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 3R3 Tel: 306.933.7413 Fax: 306.933.6820 Email: ben.wilson@wsask.caben.wilson@wsask.ca