B.C. makes changes to Sunshine Coast dock management plan, but opponents unconvinced – BC [Video]

The B.C. government and the shíshálh Nation have announced changes to a contentious dock management plan for the Sunshine Coast.

The province released a draft of the plan in November, leading to intense debate in the community, particularly among residents with waterfront property.

The province has said the purpose of the proposed changes is to reduce impacts on the marine ecosystem and archeological sites while advancing collaborative resource management with the nation.

Opponents raised concerns that the plan as originally written would force them to tear out existing docks and boathouses while giving the nation a veto on future construction.

The province received more than 1,700 comments on the plan, and on Thursday said it was making significant changes to address concerns.

“This is about more than co-governing, it’s about governing period, listening to people, incorporating ideas and coming to an agreement we can work on together,” said Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen.

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