PACIFIC REGION

INTEGRATED FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN

INTERTIDAL CLAMS

JANUARY 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003

Manila Clam (Venerupis philippinarum)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GLOSSARY...... 3 2. INTRODUCTION...... 4 2.1. Shellfish Guiding Principles:...... 5 3. BIOLOGICAL SYNOPSIS...... 5 4. OVERVIEW OF THE FISHERY...... 6 4.1. Participants...... 7 4.2. Location of the Fishery...... 7 4.3. Time Frame of Fisheries...... 9 4.4. Landings, Values and Markets...... 9 4.5. Consultative Process...... 10 4.6. Management Style ...... 12 4.6.1. Recreational Fishery...... 12 4.6.2. Aboriginal Fishery...... 12 4.6.3. Commercial Fishery...... 13 4.7. Conservation or Planning Initiatives...... 15 4.7.1. Oceans Strategy...... 15 4.7.2. The Canadian Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing Operations..... 16 4.7.3. Selective Fishing...... 17 4.7.4 Pacific Rim National Park...... 17 4.7.5. Treaty Negotiations...... 17 4.8. Aquaculture ...... 18 4.9. Policy...... 18 4.9.1. Clam Management Reform...... 18 4.9.2. Guidelines for Harvest of Intertidal Clams from Contaminated Areas.. 18 4.9.3. Proposed Pacific Region Interim Operating Guidelines Regarding Access to Shellfish for Aboriginal Harvesting...... 19 4.9.4. Proposed Pacific Region Interim Operating Guidelines Regarding Access to Shellfish for Recreational Harvesting...... 19 4.9.5. Draft Pacific Region Policy on the Culture of Marine Invertebrates...... 19 4.9.6. Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program...... 19 5. STOCK STATUS...... 19 5.1. Biology, Environment and Habitat...... 19 5.2. Assessment...... 20 5.3. Research...... 21 6. CURRENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES ...... 21 6.1. Uncertain Stock Levels...... 21 6.2. Community Management Boards...... 21 6.3. Enforcement Capacity...... 21 6.4. Lost Harvest Opportunities...... 22 6.5. Viability of Commercial Fishery...... 22 6.6. Catch Reporting...... 22 6.7. Shellfish Biotoxin and Sanitation Monitoring Programs ...... 22 6.8. Aquaculture Development...... 23 6.9. Varnish Clam...... 23

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7. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES FOR THE FISHERY...... 23 8. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES...... 24 8.1. Conservation and Sustainability...... 24 8.2. Domestic Considerations...... 24 8.2.1. Aboriginal Fishery...... 24 8.2.2. Commercial Fishery...... 24 8.2.3. Recreational Fishery...... 24 9. MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE DURATION OF THE PLAN...... 24 9.1. Fishing Season...... 24 9.2. Control and Monitoring of Fishing Activities...... 25 9.2.1. Conditional Management Area...... 25 9.3. Depuration Fishery...... 26 9.4. Licensing...... 26 9.4.1. Commercial...... 26 9.4.2. Aboriginal...... 26 9.4.3. Recreational...... 26 9.5. Key Legislation...... 26 10. ENFORCEMENT ISSUES AND STRATEGIES...... 27 10.1. Overview ...... 27 10.2. Main Program Activities ...... 28 10.2.1. Participation in Working Groups, Management Meetings and Consultation With First Nations Groups...... 28 10.2.2. Posting and Patrol of Contaminated Beaches...... 28 10.2.3. Posting, Notification and Patrol of Paralytic Shellfish Closures...... 28 10.2.4. Patrol of First Nations Food, Social and Ceremonial Fisheries ...... 29 10.2.5. Patrol of Recreational Fisheries...... 29 10.2.6. Patrol of Commercial Fisheries...... 29 10.2.7. Investigation of illegal sales...... 29 10.2.8. Patrol of Licenced Depuration Fisheries...... 30 10.2.9. Patrol of Aquaculture Lease Boundaries...... 30 10.3. Enforcement Issues and Strategies...... 30 11. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 31 11.1. Industry and/or Other Harvesters ...... 31 11.2. Fisheries and Oceans ...... 31 12. PERFORMANCE REVIEW...... 32 12.1. Management Plan Evaluation...... 32 13. REFERENCES...... 32 14. APPENDICES...... 33

Page 2 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan 1. GLOSSARY

Area As in Section 2 of the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations available through the Internet at http://www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/toppages/act_reg.htm).

ASP A toxic plankton bloom (biotoxin)

biotoxin naturally occurring plankton blooms that can be toxic to warm- blooded mammals, including humans. Common examples are Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP or "red tide") and Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP).

Bivalve shellfish shellfish with two valves that are hinged (clams, oysters, cockles, mussels).

CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency (formerly DFO Inspection Branch).

Clam Reform 1998 DFO policy to rationalize the clam fishery including licence limitation, local area management initiatives, and First Nation opportunities.

CSSP Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program

Communal Licence Issued to Aboriginal organizations pursuant to the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licence Regulations to carry on fishing and related activities.

Depuration A process of using a controlled aquatic environment to reduce the level of bacteria and viruses in live shellfish.

EC Environment Canada

Invertebrate An animal without a backbone.

PSARC Pacific Scientific Advice Review Committee (previously Pacific Stock Assessment Review Committee).

PSP Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. A toxic plankton that is ingested and concentrated by bivalave mollascs commonly known as "red tide".

quota A total allowable catch. For the purposes of the clam depuration fishery, an annual quota refers to the total allowable catch determined from a biomass survey or other stock assessment information.

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 3 of 33 stakeholder Used interchangeably with the term "resource user" to include all users of fisheries resources including Aboriginal, recreational and commercial harvesters of fish, marine mammals and aquatic plants. Depending on the fishery it may also include crew members or charter services, and parties that provide support to the recreational fishery.

stock assessment Analyses of fisheries and research data used to estimate stock abundance and health, or evaluate the effects of fishing on a stock or population and predict the reactions of populations to alternative management choices.

Subarea As in Section 2 of the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations (available through the Internet at http://www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/toppages/act_reg.htm)

TAC Total allowable catch. The amount of catch which may be taken from a stock, determined by analytical procedures, to achieve management objectives.

2. INTRODUCTION

This Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) is a three year plan covering the period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The focus for this plan is in the southern coast of British Columbia. The Haida and Heltsiuk fisheries in the northern coast are co-managed and have unique fishing plans which are not covered in detail in this document.

This plan is written as an Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP), a new format that gives a broader context to the management of the fisheries. The Commercial Harvest Plan found in Appendix 4 is a component of the IFMP. It is similar to the annual commercial fishing plan published in previous years.

Intertidal clams are harvested both commercially and recreationally, and are an important food source to First Nations in coastal communities of British Columbia. The clams are accessible during low tide cycles throughout the year and require only a rake or garden-type fork to harvest. The four main species of intertidal clams harvested are butter, Manila, littleneck and razor clams. A recently established species, the varnish clam (Nutallia obsbscurata) has been discovered in south coast areas and is of interest to commercial fishers for harvest. This clam is thought to have been accidentally introduced into local waters, possibly in bilge water from Asian freighters in the mid 1990’s. Intertidal clams and all bivalve shellfish are susceptible to marine biotoxins and faecal contamination. To ensure public safety, this potential health concern is monitored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Environment Canada (EC).

Page 4 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Additional information about the intertidal clam fishery and related issues is available in the 1999 PSARC Fishery Update – Intertidal Clam Fishery. Fishery updates are available from fishery management contacts listed in Appendix 3, and on the internet at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada clam website at http://www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/clam/default.htm.

This plan is approved by the Regional Director General for Pacific. 2.1. Shellfish Guiding Principles: Management goals have been defined for the intertidal clam fisheries in accordance with the following guiding principles, as written by Fisheries Management staff and revised in 1997: 2.1.1. To ensure conservation and protection of invertebrate stocks and their habitat through the application of scientific management principles applied in a risk averse and precautionary manner based on the best scientific advice available.

2.1.2. To meet the federal Crown’s obligations regarding Aboriginal fisheries for food, social and ceremonial purposes.

2.1.3. To develop sustainable fisheries through partnership and co-management arrangements with client groups and stakeholders to share in decision-making, responsibilities, costs and benefits.

2.1.4. To develop fishing plans and co-operative research programs which will contribute to improving the knowledge base and understanding of the resource.

2.1.5. To consider the goals of stakeholders with respect to social, cultural and economic value of the fishery.

2.1.6. To consider health and safety in the development and implementation of management plans, fishery openings and closures.

2.1.7. To provide opportunities for a recreational fishery for intertidal clams.

2.1.8. To provide opportunity for the development of the aquaculture industry.

3. BIOLOGICAL SYNOPSIS

Over 400 species of clams are found along the coast of British Columbia, but only a few are actually targeted for harvest. The information in this plan relates primarily to the four commercially harvested species of intertidal clam: Manila clam, (Venerupis philipinarum) littleneck clam, (Protothaca staminea) butter clam (Saxidomus giganteus) and razor clam (Siliqua patula). Manila clams were accidentally introduced in the 1930s with oyster seed imported from Japan. At present, they are the most widely harvested species. All intertidal clams, including Manila clams, are broadcast spawners which means that both sperm and eggs are released into the water column where fertilization takes place. Manila clams are sexually

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 5 of 33 mature in approximately 2 years at 20-25 mm shell width, and reach the minimum legal harvesting size of 38 mm between 3 and 4 years of age.

4. OVERVIEW OF THE FISHERY

Butter, littleneck, Manila, and razor clams comprise the major portion of landings in commercial and recreational fisheries. First Nations harvest all these species of intertidal clams for food, social and ceremonial purposes, but historically butter clams were the most widely sought after. Intertidal clams are harvested coast wide by hand digging during low tide cycles. A simple rake is used to harvest littleneck and Manila clams which lie close to the surface, and butter clams, which occur deeper in the substrate are generally harvested with a garden fork or similar tool. Razor clams which occur on some exposed sandy beaches are harvested with a long narrow bladed shovel, commonly referred to as a clam gun. Use of mechanical devices or water hoses is prohibited for all harvesters.

The commercial clam fishery began in the early 1900s, but landings were not recorded until 1951. Initially, and until the early 1980s, the primary species harvested was the butter clam. Since 1983 strong markets and high prices for littleneck and Manila clams have focused the commercial fishery on these two species. The Manila clam is the most widely sought after species (87% of landings) and is found predominately on the west coast of Vancouver Island and in the Strait of Georgia below Discovery Passage. Isolated stocks of Manila clams also occur in the Central Coast area near Bella Bella. Landings of butter clams have been low since 1981 because of the high cost of processing and a shift in demand for fresh “steamer” clams (manila and littleneck clams). In recent years there has been greater interest in harvesting butter clams, although it is primarily for bait in other fisheries. The commercial razor clam fishery is active only on North Beach near Masset in the Queen Charlotte Islands, where razor clams are most abundant. This fishery has primarily been for bait although food markets are being developed.

Health and safety issues are significant for all user groups harvesting clams because of the potential for toxic marine algal blooms. The toxins, which periodically accumulate in bivalves, are harmful to warm-blooded animals, including humans. Effects of biotoxins range from slight respiratory problems to death. Monitoring for algal blooms, commonly known as red tide, is currently conducted in part by volunteers (generally with a vested interest in the fishery) and in some areas by First Nations, under the guidance of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. When unacceptable levels of biotoxin are detected, areas can be closed to all harvesting on short notice. Harvesters must ensure they are aware of closures prior to harvesting and consuming any bivalve shellfish.

There are numerous areas closed due to faecal contamination (sewage closures) as well. Environment Canada routinely conducts surveys to monitor water quality and recommends closures when necessary. Marine biotoxin updates and area closure information are available, 24 hours per day by phone (604-666-2828) or at the website listed below.

Page 6 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Detailed information on the management of intertidal clams, including history, biology, biotoxins and management can be found at http://www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/clam/default.htm. 4.1. Participants There are currently 1190 licences available in British Columbia for the commercial intertidal clam fishery. A total of 564 of these licences are provided to First Nations communities in the form of Aboriginal Commercial Licences (ACL’s). The coast is divided into 7 clam management areas and a harvester can only be licensed in one of these areas.

Harvesting clams from moderately contaminated areas requires a licence under the Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations. These licences are available only to registered Depuration facilities. Currently, harvesters are designated in the licence and do not require a commercial clam harvesting licence as in the commercial fishery.

There are currently 32 processing plants on the coast that hold a federal registration for bivalves, although only 10-15 of these are actively involved in the commercial clam fishery as a point of first sale. The other plants do not generally buy product direct from harvesters but rather receive their product wholesale from the active processors and buyers.

The Department negotiates approximately 74 agreements annually with 145 First Nations in BC and the Yukon. Several of these agreements include provisions for the harvest of clams for food, social and ceremonial purposes. First Nations access to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes are managed through a Communal Licence. Currently the North and most of the Central Coast areas are closed to all bivalve harvesting due to the absence of biotoxin and water quality monitoring programs. However, food, social and ceremonial harvests occur in most South Coast areas. Opportunities for First Nation participation in the commercial clam fishery is provided through the Aboriginal Commercial Licences (ACL’s) and pilot commercial opportunities on beaches fronting existing reserves (see Section 4.6).

A British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence is required for the recreational harvest of clams. Sport fishing licences cover finfish and shellfish and although approximately 250,000 tidal water sport fishing licences are issued annually only a small portion of licensed anglers actually fish for clams. 4.2. Location of the Fishery There are 7 commercial licence areas on the coast (Figure 1). Area A is the only licence area located in the North Coast and where a co-managed razor clam fishery occurs. All other licence areas are located in the southern coast of British Columbia which includes Vancouver Island.

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 7 of 33 Figure 1: Commercial clam harvest licence areas

. A: North Coast D: Upper Strait of Georgia G: Queen Charlotte Sound B: Johnstone Strait E: Lower Strait of Georgia C: Sunshine Coast F: West Coast of Vancouver Island

First Nations people harvest clams on most available beaches within their traditional areas provided the areas are not classified as contaminated areas due to faecal contamination or closed due to PSP. When harvesting for FSC purposes First Nations are not restricted to specific management areas as in the commercial fishery. Aboriginal Communal Licences specify the locations permitted for use by First Nations for food, social and ceremonial harvests. There are a number of beaches in the South Coast that are closed to commercial fishing to provide for more assured access to clams for FSC purposes. These areas are identified in Appendix 4.

With the exception of Area A, recreational fisheries only occur in southern British Columbia or in Central coast areas, seasonally monitored for biotoxins. Recreational harvesting is generally open on all south coast beaches except for areas that are classified as contaminated due to faecal contamination or for PSP. Specific recreational-only areas have been established in the Yellow Point area, Gabriola Island south of Nanaimo, near Qualicum Beach in Baynes Sound near Union Bay, on the east

Page 8 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan side of Denman Island, in Kye Bay north of Comox, at Okeover Park near Powell River and at Harwood Pt on Texada Island. These recreational areas allow wide public access where commercial harvest is prohibited (See Appendix 4 for more detail). The north and central coast areas generally remain closed to ensure public health and safety, due to the absence of biotoxin and water quality assessment programs.

4.3. Time Frame of Fisheries First Nations and recreational fisheries for intertidal clams occur year round, but effort is generally concentrated in the spring, summer and early fall when low tides are prevalent during daylight hours. Effort in the recreational fishery is heaviest during the tourist season. There is no closed season, but areas can be closed to all harvesting when unacceptable levels of biotoxins (PSP/ASP) are detected.

The commercial fishery is managed with openings throughout the year in order to provide a year-round supply of fresh clams to the market. Each of the 6 south coast licence areas are fished during a specified time of the year. The openings can vary from one to five days, with a week or two closure between openings. This staggered fishing plan allows for clams to be supplied to the processors on a regular basis and stabilises markets. During the winter months openings are timed to avoid freezing temperatures wherever possible as this may negatively impact clam survival, and may render the harvested product unmarketable. Individual area openings are occasionally modified in-season in order to respond to market demand. (See Commercial Harvest Plan, Appendix 4 for detail.) 4.4. Landings, Values and Markets Landings of intertidal clams have been recorded since 1951. By the 1980’s market demand switched from butter clams to “steamer” clams (littleneck and Manila). Commercial intertidal clam landings peaked in 1988 at 4515 tonnes. Manila clams comprised 3900 tonnes of this catch. Coast wide landings declined from that time due to removal of accumulated stock and implementation of additional closed areas. In 1999 landings were 1568 tonnes, which is still above the 10 year average (1990 to 1999) of 1276 tonnes. Annual landings now represent sustainable levels of harvest.

Total landings of intertidal clams are derived from a number of different fisheries. There are landings in the regular commercial fishery by licence area, landings from First Nations communal commercial pilot projects (Heiltsuk and Klahoose), landings from the depuration fishery in the south coast, and the razor clam fishery on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Appendix 1 shows a 10-year record of landings.

The peak landings of manila clams in the mid 1980s were a result of harvesting accumulated stocks of multi-year classes. As these accumulated stocks were fished down, the fishery became more dependent on annual recruitment and consequently there was less stock available. Increased numbers of closed areas due to faecal contamination have also reduced access to stocks that were fished in previous years,

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 9 of 33 resulting in lower annual landings. The current harvest levels have been maintained over the last 10 years and are considered sustainable.

The total value of the intertidal clam fishery peaked in 1988 at $7.7M. In 1999 the landed value was $5.1M even though landings are considerably less than the peak years. Prices to commercial fishers have steadily increased and in 1999 averaged $1.76/lb for Manila clams, $.90/lb for littleneck, $.40/lb for butter clams and $.80/lb for razor clams. Clam prices vary throughout the year depending on market demand which is influenced by the availability of clams from other countries and those produced by the aquaculture industry.

The primary market for Manila clams is for a fresh product used in restaurants as “steamer clams”. Eighty to 90% of Manila clam landings are exported to the U.S. for this market. European and Asian markets are being explored but are not significant at this time. Canadian markets on the east and west coasts account for the remainder of the current market. The Manila clam market fluctuates throughout the year because of supply and demand. Mexico and the U.S. produce their own Manila clams or similar species and access many of the same markets as the Canadian processors.

Butter clams are sold for use in chowder and as bait. In the winter months when the food quality of these clams is the best, the product is processed for chowder or canned commercially. In summer and fall when quality is poor the butter clams generally are sold as bait for crab and halibut fisheries. In recent years, demand has increased for butter clams as bait, but much of the coast is closed due to PSP and the availability of the product is limited to only a few areas. Consequently there is an underexploited market that is commonly filled by other products which could be filled through an increased production of butter clams. Until recently, razor clams have been used as bait for commercial crab and halibut fisheries. A new market for food quality product has emerged resulting in increased production from this fishery.

There is no reporting requirement for recreational clam harvest. Harvests are limited to a daily bag limit of 75 clams. There are no landing records, however the recreational harvest is considered to be minimal and presents no conservation concerns at this time.

The level of First Nations’ harvest of clams for food social and ceremonial purposes is unknown at this time. Catch monitoring programs are being developed in collaboration with some Aboriginal organisations. 4.5. Consultative Process Under the Clam Management Reform strategy, the Department is attempting to incorporate community input into the management of the fishery. There are two community Clam Management Boards that were formalised in 1998; the Area “F” Board on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and the Area “C” Board in the Powell River area. The boards provide advice and input into the management of the commercial clam fishery in their area and are structured to have broad stakeholder participation and to promote stewardship of the resource.

Page 10 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan In addition to the Community Clam Management Boards, an ad hoc regional advisory committee, Pacific Region Clam Management Committee (PRCMC), provides advice to the Department regarding issues important to the management of the commercial clam fishery such as developing harvest plans, scheduling research activities, and investigating new management strategies. The PRCMC is an advisory body which provides the department a broad range of advice from First Nations, stakeholders and other concerned parties on matters relating to the management of the fishery. The Department retains decision-making authority regarding management of the fishery. This committee is currently undergoing restructuring to better represent all stakeholders in the fishery and to provide the Department with more balanced advice.

The Department regularly consults with individual First Nations on a bilateral basis regarding fisheries for food, social and ceremonial purposes as well as other activities (including proposed commercial, recreational fisheries or fishery closures) that might impact on their access. It is the objective of the Department to enter into fisheries agreements with First Nations that set out the fishing arrangements including area of the fishery, harvest levels, gear to be used and the First Nations involvement in the management of their fishery. The Department also consults with groups of First Nations that share common fishing areas or in some cases, share common interests. Examples of the latter include watershed-based committees such as the Fraser River Aboriginal Fisheries Forum, and the province-wide BC Aboriginal Fisheries Commission. To date, there has not been an agreed upon process to consult on a multi lateral basis (First Nations, commercial and recreational).

Clam managers also meet with First Nations as issues arise. Often, First Nations’ issues are specific to local areas and it is necessary to arrange meetings between First Nations’ fishermen and local commercial and recreational fishermen rather than attempt to deal with local issues at the PRCMC.

Recreational harvesters are represented at the PRCMC through a seat for a Sport Fishing Advisory Board representative. This seat is currently vacant and is one reason for restructuring the committee.

The consultative process begins with draft management plans sent to all coastal First Nations, Clam Management Boards and representatives of the PRCMC for local discussion and comment. Commercial clam fishers are consulted through local area associations or community management boards for area-specific advice and then through the PRCMC for regional advice. Local meetings are held at least annually, but often 2 or 3 times before the representatives go to the PRCMC. The PRCMC meets annually to discuss and present issues pertaining to the management of the intertidal clam fishery. Advice from the PRCMC is considered within the policies and regulations of the department and incorporated where possible.

The draft management plan including advice from the PRCMC is distributed to First Nations and other stakeholders (i.e. commercial industry representatives) for review

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 11 of 33 and comment at least 30 days prior to finalization by the department. Stakeholder input to the draft management plan is finalized prior to November 1. The final management plan, which incorporates advice received from stakeholders, is approved in the Pacific Region and published four weeks prior to the commercial fishery opening of 1 January. The management plan is made available to the public on the Internet at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/mplans/mplans.htm and in hard copy available at DFO area offices.

For further information on the consultative process and to access a consultation schedule checkthe website, http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ ops/fm/shellfish/ meetings.htm or contact a Fisheries and Oceans Canada representative listed in Appendix 3. 4.6. Management Style

4.6.1. Recreational Fishery The recreational fishery is managed by daily bag limits and a two-day possession limit. A number of recreational reserve areas have been established on the south coast of BC. These recreational reserves are areas that only recreational or food, social and ceremonial fishing can take place. Harvest by commercial fishers is prohibited in these areas. Further details on the intertidal clam sport fishery are available in the Tidal Water Sport Fish guide or check the website at http://www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/main/default.htm

4.6.2. Aboriginal Fishery First Nations fisheries for food social and ceremonial purposes have very few restrictions. The Department seeks to provide effective management and regulation of the Aboriginal fishery through negotiation of mutually acceptable and time-limited Fisheries Agreements which outline provisions pertaining to the fisheries and co-management activities. The agreements include provisions by which First Nations manage their members' food, social and ceremonial fisheries, in addition to outlining First Nation involvement in a range of co- management activities and economic development opportunities which may include, but not be limited to, habitat enhancement, catch monitoring and enforcement, fish management and community research. The First Nations’ harvest of shellfish for food, social and ceremonial purposes is regulated through the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations made under the Fisheries Act. Communal licences are issued annually to First Nations under the authority of these regulations and include a mechanism for designating individuals and vessels to fish under the authority of that licence, outline the harvest area, any harvest or gear limitations, as well as the harvest reporting requirements. Communal licences can be amended in-season for resource conservation purposes. Even where an agreement cannot be concluded, Fisheries and Oceans Canada issues communal fishing licences to First Nations organizations. For additional information on Communal

Page 12 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Licences, see the Internet at: http://www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/afs/commlic.htm

It is the policy of the Department to encourage increased Aboriginal communal participation in and integration with coastal commercial fisheries. Aboriginal involvement in the fishery is a shared goal between the Department and Aboriginal people. It is a means to stimulate Aboriginal economic development opportunities and develop fisheries expertise in Native communities, while serving as the basis for more co-operation between Aboriginal communities and the commercial fishery sectors. As part of the Clam Management Reform policy and in recognition of historical participation by First Nations in the commercial clam fishery, the Department negotiated a number of Aboriginal Commercial Licences. As a result of these negotiations 564 ACL’s are available. These licences allow participation in the commercial fishery, under the rules of the commercial fishery, at the discretion of the Chief and Council of specified Bands. The licences have the same capacity as commercial clam licences, except that the chief and council designate a band member to the licence annually.

In addition to the ACL’s, opportunity for specific First Nations to harvest commercially and co-manage beaches was initiated in the form of “pilot projects” on open beaches fronting existing reserves and “joint ventures” for depuration on contaminated beaches that are fronting or immediately adjacent to existing I.R.’s. Under these “pilot projects” the First Nation must do stock surveys to estimate a total allowable catch and implement a management plan that is mutually agreeable to the department. Expansion for authorized harvests in the north and central coast areas will be dependant on programs to monitor biotoxins and water quality as well as the department’s management and enforcement capabilities.

4.6.3. Commercial Fishery The commercial fishery is actively managed inseason and has undergone significant changes since 1998. The main management tools in the commercial fishery are as follows:

4.6.3.1. Size Limits

The primary management tool to ensure conservation in the commercial fishery is a size limit. The minimum size limit is set to ensure that recruiting stock can spawn at least once before being harvested. The minimum size for manila and littleneck clams is 38 mm measured through the greatest width of the shell. The minimum size limit for butter clams is 63 mm and for razor clams it is 90 mm.

Size limits do not apply to the recreation or Aboriginal FSC fisheries.

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 13 of 33 4.6.3.2. Seasonal closures

First Nations and recreational fisheries are open year round in the south coast except when in-season closures are implemented due to unacceptable levels of biotoxins. Most North Coast areas are closed to harvesting year-round due to the absence of biotoxin and water quality assessment programs.

Active in season management of the commercial fishery in the south coast is undertaken by time and area closures in order to meet market considerations, be flexible around biotoxin closures, deal with weather conditions and facilitate monitoring and patrols. Commercial fishing opportunities are managed on seasonal openings of harvest areas in order to supply markets year round. In the absence of specific stock assessment information, fishery managers use historical annual catch levels in each of the licence fishing areas as precautionary catch ceilings. Once the catch ceiling is attained in a fishing area, the fishery may be closed unless inseason information suggests a better than average stock strength. As stock in one of the areas is fished down, the area is closed and another area opened. For further information see Appendix 4, Commercial Harvest Plan.

4.6.3.3. Area Licensing

Area licensing was implemented in the commercial clam fishery in 1989 as a first attempt at restricting the fishery and reducing the amount of effort in any one area. The requirements were that a digger could only fish in one area per year but could change areas annually. Area licensing was ineffective in accomplishing a reduction in effort but simply confined diggers to one area rather than them having the freedom to move to any open areas in the South Coast.

4.6.3.4. Limited Entry

In 1998 as a result of 6 years of consultation with industry, First Nations and the public, licence limitation was introduced in the commercial intertidal clam fishery in the south coast. The fishery was oversubscribed with approximately 2000 licences, and openings were reduced to the point that some areas were fished only 2 or 3 days per year. Licence limitation reduced the number of participants to 1184, of which approximately 50% are First Nations people. The criteria for a licence eligibility was to have held a clam licence in 5 of 6 years between 1989 and 1994. First Nations people were recognised as having historical participation even though in many cases they could not meet the criteria. Licences called Aboriginal Commercial Licences (ACL’s) were negotiated with each participating band in order to achieve approximately 50% participation in the commercial fishery. Combined licence limitation and area licensing has capped the number of licence holders in each area, and allowed for more effective control in the fishery. See Figure 1 for Area descriptions.

Page 14 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan 4.6.3.5. Depuration Fishery

There are numerous moderately contaminated beaches that contain quantities of clams which, due to the contamination pose a health risk to the public and are closed to general harvesting by any user group. Although these beaches are not suitable for direct harvesting by the public, aboriginal or commercial harvesters, specialised depuration of clams harvested from these areas can render them wholesome. Depuration is a controlled operation where moderately contaminated bivalves can be cleansed under a strictly controlled environment in a registered depuration plant. In order to be approved and registered these processing plants must meet the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Harvesting in contaminated areas is permitted only under the authority of a special Contaminated Shellfish Harvest Licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans to registered depuration facilities. Individual harvesters are designated on the licence and are permitted to harvest clams under the authority of the licence.

The management of this activity is different from the commercial fishery. In this case, each beach to be harvested is surveyed to determine density and biomass of clams. A conservative total allowable catch of legal sized product is allocated from the surveyed area. There are specific catch reporting requirements and notifications of harvesting implemented by condition of licence. The registered depuration plant is tasked with ensuring control of the harvest and transportation of product to the plant. Operational guidelines have been developed which explain the fishery in detail. Contact Randy Webb 250- 954-2675 for further details. 4.7. Conservation or Planning Initiatives

4.7.1. Oceans Strategy Integrated Management (IM) of all activities related to estuarine, coastal and marine waters is a key long-term objective of the department’s Oceans Management Strategy for Canada. IM is defined as "an ongoing and collaborative approach incorporating social, cultural environmental and economic values to foster sustainable development while maintaining or enhancing aquatic ecosystems". The department is committed to ensuring wide consultation and collaboration in development and implementation of the Oceans Management Strategy. For further information, contact Oceans staff listed in Appendix 3, or visit their website at: http://www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/oceans

Integrated Management and integrated fisheries management planning (IFMPs) share common objectives of adopting a precautionary approach, addressing eco-system considerations, engaging a broad mix of interested stakeholders in management processes, and facilitating sustainable development. In the future, IM planning processes will address the linkages

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 15 of 33 between associated species management plans in a given geographical area, identify broad local interests, identify potential sites, objectives and management requirements for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and identify opportunities for ongoing monitoring of marine health.

In June 1999, four pilot MPAs were proposed for Pacific Region: Endeavour Ridge Hydrothermal Vents, Bowie Seamount, Race Rocks, and Gabriola Passage. Extensive consultation has been initiated for three of these sites and all interested parties will be provided ongoing opportunity to participate as MPA development proceeds.

Fisheries and Oceans is participating in the Central Coast Land and Coastal Resource Management Plan initiative, which is expected to serve as the foundation for future Integrated Management in the area. A locally based management board has been proposed for the West Coast of Vancouver Island and the department is committed to negotiating a pilot Board. The purpose of this Board is to provide a forum for the people, communities and interest groups affected by aquatic resource management to participate more fully with governments in all aspects of integrated management, protection and restoration of aquatic resources. Board responsibilities, however, will be consistent with existing coast wide policies and processes. Ample opportunity for advice from interested stakeholders will be provided as these initiatives proceed. 4.7.2. The Canadian Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing Operations Canada played a leading role in the development of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. In 1994, the Canadian commercial fishing industry moved to create a Canadian code which would build on the international code, meet the unique needs of Canadian commercial fishers, and be built by the industry, for the industry.

The Canadian Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing Operations, designed by commercial harvesters, for commercial harvesters, provides operational standards and practical directions to aid in attaining responsible and sustainable harvesting operations for all commercial fishing operations in Canadian waters. The code encompasses 10 Conservative Principles establishing the foundations for conservation, and 36 Operational Guidelines as ways to achieve conservation

The Canadian Responsible Fisheries Board, made up of commercial harvesters, is responsible for overseeing ratification of the Code by commercial fishing organizations in Canada, and will work with the department in implementing the Code through fishing, conservation and enforcement plans. The Board members were chosen by Canadian commercial fishers and represent the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Arctic and freshwater fisheries, and Aboriginal commercial fish harvesters.

Page 16 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan In Pacific Region, the following organizations have ratified the code as of December 1999: Deep Sea Trawlers Association of BC, Area D Gillnet Association, Area E Gillnetters Association, Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association of British Columbia, Pacific Gillnet Association, Pacific Trollers Association, Northern Trollers Association, BC Beam Trawlers Association, Underwater Harvesters Association, Pacific Urchin Harvesters Association, Pacific Halibut Management Association of British Columbia, Gulf Trollers Association, and Krill Trawlers Association.

The Code, and related information, can be accessed at http://www.responsiblefisheries.com or from:

Secretariat Canadian Code of Conduct For Responsible Fishing Operations 200 Kent Street, Station 13093 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6 Tel: (613) 990-0157 Fax: (613) 990-9691 email: [email protected] 4.7.3. Selective Fishing Selective fisheries are defined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, for the purposes of fisheries management in the Pacific region, as the ability to avoid known non-target species and stocks or, if encountered, to release them alive and unharmed.

In May 1999 the department released a paper entitled “Selective Fishing in Canada’s Pacific Fisheries – A New Direction. The paper outlines the objectives and strategies that form the basis of ensuring all fisheries in the Pacific Region become selective. The paper and related information can be found at: http://www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/selective/ or obtained from Departmental staff as noted in Appendix 3. 4.7.4. Pacific Rim National Park Commercial fishing closures are in place in the Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island. In particular, the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound and Grice Bay in Tofino Inlet are closed in accordance with the mandate of the park. This closure does not apply to recreational or food, social and ceremonial harvest. 4.7.5. Treaty Negotiations Aboriginal access to fisheries and integration into the management of the fishery resource are important components of land claims and self government negotiations. Fisheries and Oceans Canada participates in these negotiations as part of the Federal team to achieve settlements which meet conservation requirements, satisfy Aboriginal aspirations regarding fisheries, and take into

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 17 of 33 account the needs of third parties. Within Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region, the Treaty and Aboriginal Policy Directorate represents the Department in Treaty negotiations with First Nations in both B.C. and the Yukon.

The lead Federal agency in B.C. Treaty negotiations is the Federal Treaty Negotiations Office (FTNO) of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (Internet link: www.inac.gc.ca/). The other participants in these tripartite negotiations are the provincial government and First Nations. Treaty negotiations in B.C. are facilitated by the B.C. Treaty Commission (Internet link: www.bctreaty.net/). 4.8. Aquaculture The Department recognises the aquaculture industry as a legitimate user of Canada’s aquatic resources. Clam farming can have a significant impact on the fishery as tenures are expanded, however there are socio-economic benefits in terms of potential jobs and employment as new areas are opened up for tenure. The Province of British Columbia is responsible for approval and issuance of aquaculture tenures subject to recommendations and advice from Fisheries and Oceans. The department is presently working with the Provincial ministry to develop policy to rationalise commercial fishing with aquaculture opportunities. For information on aquaculture contact the Regional Aquaculture Co-ordinator (see Appendix 3). 4.9. Policy

4.9.1. Clam Management Reform In January 1998 the Minister announced initiatives under Clam Management Reform that included limited entry and clam management boards for the Pacific intertidal clam fishery. These changes were intended to result in better management of the fishery through greater stakeholder responsibility in stewarding the resource. The clam management reform strategy was a Federal/Provincial initiative, which developed from extensive consultation with commercial harvesters, First Nations, communities and other affected stakeholders, beginning in 1991. The strategy rationalised the intertidal clam fishery by implementing licence limitation to the commercial fishery, provided for commercial harvesting opportunities for First Nations people and initiated a concept of local area management for the fishery through community management boards. Community management boards were intended to work cooperatively with the department to enhance economic benefits from the fishery and to be involved in all aspects of management and allocation related to the clam fishery. 4.9.2. Guidelines for the Harvest of Intertidal Clams from Contaminated Areas Fisheries and Oceans Canada in consultation with CFIA, DOE and BC Fish have developed operational guidelines regarding access to and management of clam fisheries on contaminated beaches. The Department is currently working with the Depurator’s Association of British Columbia to facilitate a co-

Page 18 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan managment approach to the depuration fishery. These guidelines also provide direction with respect to pilot fisheries by First Nations on contaminated beaches fronting reserves under joint venture agreements between the First Nation and approved depuration plants. 4.9.3. Proposed Pacific Region Interim Operating Guidelines Regarding Access to Shellfish for Aboriginal Harvesting Fisheries and Oceans Canada is developing operational guidelines to assess requests submitted by Aboriginal people for management changes in commercial and recreational shellfish fisheries for the purposes of securing access to shellfish resources for food, social and ceremonial purposes. These proposed operational guidelines will apply only to shellfish species in tidal waters. Contact Bruce Adkins (250 756-7285) for further information. 4.9.4. Proposed Pacific Region Interim Operating Guidelines Regarding Access to Shellfish for Recreational Harvesting Fisheries and Oceans Canada is developing operational guidelines to access requests submitted for management changes in commercial shellfish fisheries for the purposes of securing access to shellfish resources for recreational purposes. These proposed operational guidelines will apply only to shellfish species in tidal waters. Contact Bruce Adkins (250-756-7285) for further information. 4.9.5. Draft Pacific Region Policy on the Culture of Marine Invertebrates A policy on the culture of marine invertebrates in the Pacific Region is currently being developed. Consultation with respect to this policy will take place with the commercial industry, aquaculturists, First Nations and other affected stakeholders. For further information contact the Director of Aquaculture, Ron Ginetz (604-666-3152). 4.9.6. Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program The CSSP provides standards, policy and guidance and for the sanitary control of bivalve shellfish to minimize the risk to consumers. These include, but are not limited to, classification of growing waters, microbiological standards for shellfish, standards for marine toxins and other contaminants, sanitary control of harvesting, notification and enforcement, transportation and processing and record keeping requirements.

5. STOCK STATUS

5.1. Biology, Environment and Habitat The three species (Manila, littleneck and butter clams) which comprise the majority of all intertidal clam harvests have similar life cycles. The sexes are separate, and spawning involves release of gametes into the water column, where fertilization occurs. After a planktonic period of 3-4 weeks, depending on species, temperature and available food, the larvae settle and take up an infaunal existence. Exchange of

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 19 of 33 adults among beaches does not occur, i.e., adult clams do not move from one beach to another. There may be mixing of clams within suitable habitat, but no exchange of adults between isolated patches of habitat (i.e., between beaches) occurs. Recruitment, or animals coming into a population, is variable. In some cases, a number of years can pass without significant influx of new animals to a harvestable population (Quayle and Bourne 1972). This may be due to poor settlement of larvae at a beach, or due to a high rate of juvenile mortality that reduces the number of clams growing large enough to enter the fishery. Detailed information on the biology of intertidal clams can be found at http://www.pac.dfo- gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/clam/default.htm. 5.2. Assessment Specific stock assessment activities are conducted only on beaches involved in the depuration fishery, First Nation pilot communal commercial projects and on Savary and Seal Islands. Assessment consists of biomass surveys and biological sampling according to the methodologies developed by the Pacific Biological Station (Gillespie and Kronlund 1999). The field assessment of beaches in the depuration fishery were conducted by staff from various depuration plants and in some cases by specific First Nations.

In 1999/2000, Stock Assessment activities carried out by the department relating to the commercial fishery for intertidal clams included: (1) assessment of experimental harvest rates in the depuration fishery (Gillespie 2000), which was reviewed by the Pacific Scientific Advice Review Committee (PSARC); (2) development of stock estimates and monitoring of biological characteristics of clam stocks at the depuration site at Parksville Beach; (3) collaborative survey design, sample processing and analyses for the depuration fishery; and (4) collaborative survey design, sample processing and analyses for the Aboriginal communal commercial and depuration fisheries.

Activities relating to the depuration fishery in the South Coast included: (1) consultation with depuration processors regarding assessment survey design and protocols, and biological sampling requirements; (2) evaluating stock estimates from sites surveyed by depuration processors in 2000; (3) development of stock size estimates and summaries of biological characteristics of exploited stocks; and (4) development of an overall stock assessment plan for policy discussions with the depuration industry.

Activities in support of AFS communal commercial fishery pilots in the South Coast included: (1) consultation with First Nations groups regarding assessment survey design and protocols and biological sampling requirements; and (2) development of stock size estimates and summaries of biological characteristics of exploited stocks.

Assessment and management frameworks for the Aboriginal commercial fishery for Manila clams in Area 7 (Bella Bella) were developed and reviewed through PSARC (Gillespie et al. 1999a).

Page 20 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan 5.3. Research A manual for scientifically rigorous survey methodologies for intertidal clams was prepared and published by The department (Gillespie and Kronlund 1999). A review of biology and fisheries potential of the exotic varnish clam, Nuttallia obscurata, was completed and reviewed by PSARC (Gillespie et al. 1999b). Current research is being undertaken with consultants on the viability of the varnish clam for commercial purposes including distribution, stock density, harvesting techniques, transporting and processing issues and marketability. Research is also being undertaken by external parties on varnish clam distribution and the impacts of clam aquaculture on inter-tidal biodiversity.

6. CURRENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES

6.1. Uncertain Stock Levels Lack of stock assessment information is an ongoing issue because it is not practical to assess every beach in British Columbia. Managers rely on catch per unit of effort from authorised fisheries to compare relative stock strength. Development of local area management initiatives like community management boards has resulted in better communication between managers and harvesters and results in a better understanding of stocks on various beaches. Fisheries on contaminated beaches and First Nations pilots require stock assessment surveys to be carried out. These surveys identify recruitment patterns on the specific beach that may be consistent with the status of stock abundance and stocks on beaches in the surrounding area. As community management boards and local area advisory groups expand, and undertake more co- management and stewardship activities information on stocks will improve. 6.2. Community Management Boards Community management boards were developed under the clam management reform strategy. They are intended to work co-operatively with the department to enhance economic benefits from the fishery and to be involved in all aspects of management and allocation related to the local clam fishery. Currently, management boards only exist in Areas C and F, however, the Department is interested in pursuing management board development in additional licence areas. There is a great deal of work involved in maintaining a community management board and the majority of participants are volunteers. As the program expands and responsibilities and demands increase, it is unlikely that the work can be done by volunteers. While funding for management board administration is currently provided by the department, self-funding mechanism will have to be developed. 6.3. Enforcement Capacity There is a major management concern associated with illegal harvesting of clams. Due to the large number of beaches and tide cycles that occur throughout the year and at night, patrolling beaches to ensure compliance in an effective manner is a daunting task. Illegal harvesting can pose a health risk to the public if product is harvested from contaminated areas and reaches commercial markets. Viability of legitimate fisheries

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 21 of 33 becomes an issue as product is removed from areas illegally. False information on stock strength is generated and managers must deal with reduced fishing time in the legitimate commercial fishery. Improved communication with legitimate user groups and an effective Observe, Record, Report program that will maximize the effectiveness of the department’s enforcement activities is encouraged through the community management board concept. 6.4. Lost Harvest Opportunities Pollution from sewage, stormwater outfalls, faulty septic fields, agricultural run-off or discharge from vessels resulted in closures of 102,000 hectares of foreshore and deepwater including shellfish habitat in 1998. This is an increase of approximately 30% since 1993. As the population expands there is a greater threat of increased pollution. Water quality surveys result in additional foreshore being closed each year and the incidence of contaminated beaches is expanding within the South Coast in general. Every closure means reduced opportunity for harvest by all user groups. In response to this threat there are government and industry initiatives underway to identify and control pollution. Programs like the Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative and the Baynes Sound Management Plan are designed to deal with this issue. For more information on the Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative please visit the website at http://www.pyr.ec.gc.ca/GeorgiaBasin/reports_E.htm. Details of the Baynes Sound Management Plan can be found in Section 9.2. 6.5. Viability of Commercial Fishery A significant challenge for the commercial clam fishery is to co-ordinate openings to minimise the potential for excess product on the market at any given time. Competition from other countries and the availability of farmed clams may reduce the value of BC’s commercial intertidal clam fishery in future. Measures need to be developed in consultation with commercial fishery stakeholders to develop plans that will optimize returns from the fishery. 6.6. Catch Reporting Accurate catch reporting in all fisheries is a significant management issue and if undertaken improperly could compromise conservation. The commercial clam fishery is managed in-season, in part, through landing hails obtained from buyers. Official landing statistics are derived from fish slip data, the submission of which is a mandatory requirement for all commercial licence holders. There is no catch reporting requirement for the recreational fishery and catch reporting from First Nations domestic fisheries is limited.

There is a need to improve the accuracy of catch data from the intertidal clam fishery. A comprehensive regional catch monitoring strategy is currently being developed. 6.7. Shellfish Biotoxin and Sanitation Monitoring Programs Environment Canada (EC) is responsible for water quality surveys and the classification of growing waters throughout the coast. Declines in operating resources for these programs in recent years have required EC to develop collaborative approaches to program delivery involving stakeholder funding and/or support.

Page 22 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Beginning in 2001 EC will be contributing additional resources to water quality assessments which is intended to ensure long-term integrity of program delivery and to provide opportunities for shellfish aquaculture development.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for monitoring coastal waters for marine biotoxins (PSP/ASP). Similar to EC, operating resources have been reduced for CFIA for program delivery. As a result collaborative programs have been developed with stakeholders to maintain the biotoxin monitoring program. Beginning in 2001 additional funding will be provided by CFIA for marine biotoxin monitoring in BC. Similar to EC, the additional funding is to ensure long-term integrity of program delivery and provide opportunities for shellfish aquaculture development.

If samples are not provided, then closure of an area is likely due to lack of information to ensure public health and safety. 6.8. Aquaculture Development In 1999 the Province of British Columbia announced its Shellfish Development Initiative (SDI) which is intended to double the amount of foreshore under shellfish aquaculture tenures over the next ten years. Furthermore, aquaculture development is a priority for the department. The initial phase of the SDI, which is currently underway, was to allow for expansion of existing tenures. The second phase will allow for new tenures. The SDI potentially could have significant impacts on the wild clam fishery for all user groups. It is important that policy is developed that will facilitate aquaculture development and maintain a commercial, recreational and FSC fishery. 6.9. Varnish Clam The varnish clam (Nuttallia obscurata) was accidentally introduced to southern BC waters in the early 1990’s. It has become abundant in many areas and may compete with established stocks of littleneck and Manila clams. The biomass of this clam appears to be increasing and as such there is interest from commercial sectors, including the aquaculture industry, to harvest and market this species. The development of this fishery will follow a phased approach prescribed by the department in the Regional Policy for the Development of New Invertebrate Fisheries. This approach is to allow harvests under a strict experimental protocol that is intended to lead to an improved understanding of the resource and ultimately to the development of a biologically based management plan.

7. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES FOR THE FISHERY

The Biological Objective Working Group of the Pacific Stock Assessment Review Committee identified three biological objectives for management of Pacific Region fish and invertebrate stocks (Rice et al. 1995). They are:

7.1. Ensure that populations and sub-populations over as broad a geographical and ecological range as possible, do not become biologically threatened.

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 23 of 33 7.2. Ensure the reproductive capacity of clam stocks is protected and maintained in the face of fishing activity.

7.3. The clam fishery should be managed in ways that do not violate the above objectives for ecologically related species, as well as target species.

8. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

8.1. Conservation and Sustainability 8.1.1 To ensure conservation of intertidal clam stocks by enforcement of the minimum size limit and protection of juvenile stocks. 8.1.2 To supply product to the commercial market year round. 8.1.3 To continue to build on stakeholder involvement in the management of the fishery by developing community management boards or advisory groups in each fishing area currently without one. 8.1.4 To pursue the results of the varnish clam study and implement fishing opportunities where and when appropriate. 8.2. Domestic Considerations

8.2.1. Aboriginal Fishery Fisheries and Oceans Canada provides opportunities for First Nation access to the clam fishery for food, social and ceremonial purposes. The Department will continue to provide these opportunities in a manner consistent with the Sparrow decision (see the Internet at: www.pac.dfo- mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/AFS/Default.htm for more information). 8.2.2. Commercial Fishery To continue to develop and deliver a viable management strategy for a sustainable fishery. 8.2.3. Recreational Fishery To continue to provide harvest opportunities for recreational harvesters.

9. MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE DURATION OF THE PLAN

9.1. Fishing Season The season takes place from January 1 to December 31 each year. This is a three – year integrated fisheries management plan which encompasses the period, January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The Commercial Harvest Plan (Appendix 4) will be reviewed and may be amended annually.

Page 24 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan The commercial fishery is subject to scheduled openings at various times of the year. First Nations commercial opportunities on beaches fronting reserves are managed under individual site specific management plans and fishing seasons are dependent on local issues.

First Nations harvesting for food, social and ceremonial purposes is open year round and subject only to contamination closures.

Recreational harvesting is open year round except in areas closed due to contamination reasons or in designated provincial parks. 9.2. Control and Monitoring of Fishing Activities Control and monitoring of the commercial, recreational and aboriginal clam fishery occurs primarily through opportunistic enforcement patrols. Aerial gear counts of harvesters is conducted at times in the commercial fishery. Close communication with known processing plants and commercial buyers provides inseason hail information with respect to landings in each area fishery. Monitoring of the recreational fishery is poorly documented and generally the result of periodic enforcement patrols. 9.2.1. Conditional Management Area Environment Canada currently classifies the growing waters in portions of Baynes Sound (Area D). Under this classification bivalve harvesting is permitted only under a conditional management plan which identifies conditions under which bivalve harvesting is closed due to unacceptable levels of faecal coliform contamination.

A large portion of Baynes Sound is currently under aquaculture tenures, as such the aquaculture industry and the Province of BC have sought means to identify periods in which to harvest clams from tenures. To address this the Baynes Sound Conditional Management plan was jointly developed by the department, CFIA and DOE, the BC Ministry of Fisheries and the aquaculture industry.

The level of rainfall directly affects the level of faecal coloform contamination in Baynes Sound. The management plan sets conditions, based on rainfall levels, which trigger area closures and openings. Under this plan the aquaculture industry is responsible for conducting regular sampling of water quality at pre-determined locations and has a plan in place to contact shellfish growers when closures are necessary.

The conditional management plan is reviewed annually by all parties and subject to audit periodically by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration.

For further information on the Baynes Sound Conditional Management Plan contact Randy Webb at (250) 954-2675.

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 25 of 33 9.3. Depuration Fishery The harvest of contaminated clams for depuration is regulated under the Management of Contaminated Fishing Regulations. A special “Contaminated Shellfish Harvest Licence” with specific conditions is required to harvest clams in any closed area. See Commercial Harvest Plan (Appendix 4) for details regarding the depuration fishery. 9.4. Licensing

9.4.1. Commercial Clams are commercially harvested under a category Z2 licence. This fishery incorporates area licensing and licence limitation. There are 1190 commercial licence eligibilities. See Commercial Harvest Plan for details (Appendix 4). 9.4.2. Aboriginal First Nations access to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes is managed through a Communal Licence which can permit the harvest of shellfish, including clams. Communal licences are also issued to specific First Nations to permit pilot commercial fisheries on beaches fronting existing I.R.’s.

There are currently 564 Aboriginal Commercial Licences (category Z2) issued to First Nations to participate in the commercial fishery. Harvesters designated to these licences are identified annually by specific First Nations groups. For additional information see Section 4.6. 9.4.3. Recreational Since 1995 a BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence is required for the recreational harvest of all species of fish, including clams. . Sport Fish licences are issued annually on a “fiscal year” from April 1 or the date of issue to March 31. Annual licences cost $22.47 for resident anglers and $108.07 for non-resident anglers in 2000. Anglers under 16 years of age fish for free. Senior resident anglers paid $11.77 for an annual licence in 2000. Shorter duration licences of one day, three days or 5 days are available at a reduced cost. A full description of the fees is provided in the British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Guide 9.5. Key Legislation a) The Fisheries Act and the regulations made thereunder. b) The Oceans Act and the regulations made thereunder. c) Areas and Subareas, as described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations d) Fishery (General) Regulations (i.e. Conditions of Licence) and the Pacific Fishery Regulations, 1993 (i.e. open times and size limits). e) The British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations (1996) and the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations. f) Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations

Page 26 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan 10. ENFORCEMENT ISSUES AND STRATEGIES

10.1. Overview The Conservation and Protection Directorate (C&P) has the main responsibility for carrying out the Department’s enforcement program. There are approximately 170 land-based fishery officers stationed in the Pacific Region (which encompasses the province of British Columbia and Yukon Territory). They are designated as “fishery officers” under Section 5 of the Fisheries Act. Their powers and responsibilities are outlined in the Act, The Criminal Code of Canada and the Constitution Act.

Marine Enforcement Officers (MEO’s), employed by Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), also carry “fishery officer” designation and have the same powers and responsibilities as fishery officers. They are trained in enforcement duties and are armed. The CCG uniform is blue and black which differs from the khaki and green uniformed Fishery Officers.

A third component of enforcement is contract monitors and validators who have limited enforcement training and largely carry out observe, record and report activities. Some monitors and validators have enhanced enforcement training. They are not armed and do not have the powers to search or arrest.

Some First Nation organizations employ Aboriginal Fishery Officers/Guardians to monitor the Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial fisheries of their organization. The Aboriginal Fishery Officers/Guardians carry a “Fishery Guardian” designation, depending on their level of training and carry out activities including stock assessment and catch monitoring, joint and co-ordinated patrols, reporting activities harmful to fish habitat, and consult and work co-operatively with DFO. Monitoring and Enforcement Protocols are negotiated between DFO C&P staff and some First Nation communities and are outlined in their Fisheries Agreements. The Aboriginal Guardian Program is currently under review by DFO.

Harvesting must be limited to ensure conservation of the resource. The main management tools used are size limits, licence limitation, and closed time. C&P will attempt to insure that all clams are harvested by licenced fishermen, at open times and in open areas. Size limits will be enforced in the commercial fishery to ensure that clams reach maturity prior to harvest.

Many of the most productive clam beaches are in contaminated areas. The clam fishery must be considered a high priority for C&P to ensure public health and safety by preventing the introduction of contaminated product into the commercial market. The goal for C&P is to prevent the harvest of contaminated clams except under very strict harvest plans as set out under the authority of the Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations and the Food Inspection Act. Canada is under obligation to the American Food and Drug Administration to ensure that contaminated product does not enter markets in the United States. Most clams harvested in B.C. are exported to the U.S.

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 27 of 33 10.2. Main Program Activities

10.2.1. Participation in Working Groups, Management Meetings and Consultation With First Nations Groups Liaison between C&P and Fish Management (FM) is on going throughout the season with reciprocal information passed back and forth between sectors. Increases in incidence of undersize clams and reduction in catch per unit effort are indicators used to determine openings.

First Nations domestic food requirements and other needs and concerns are identified and addressed. Actions are taken to provide First Nations with access to the resource while still addressing conservation issues. 10.2.2. Posting and Patrol of Contaminated Beaches The posting and patrol of contaminated beaches is a requirement under the CSSP. Permanently installed metal signs are used to mark contaminated beaches, and to notify the public of fishery closures. Due to the extent of the areas, however, it is impossible to mark all accesses. Many people also access the beach by boat where it would be impossible to adequately mark the area. Signs are subject to vandalism and theft and it is important that fishermen realize that they cannot rely on seeing a sign in an area if it is closed. All contaminated areas are described in the Sport Fishing Guide and the commercial clam management plan. Descriptions are also given to the First Nations Groups.

C&P officers conduct patrols by vehicle, foot, boat and aircraft. Helicopters have been found to be the best way to patrol beaches because a large area can be covered in a short time and when violators are observed the aircraft can land immediately and deal with the situation. Often the violators run to shore and the use of the dog allows the tracking of violators as well as searching out hidden product. 10.2.3. Posting, Notification and Patrol of Paralytic Shellfish Closures Closures due to PSP are frequent and often encompasses large areas. It is C&P’s responsibility to notify the public and First Nations when an area is being closed. These closures can occur on very short notice with the closure taking effect immediately. Officers and program administration staff prepare public notices which are distributed, to marinas, First Nations, wharfingers, media and others. Information is also provided to the local radio stations with on air interviews as required. Fishery Officers then post notices of closures in the area affected. In recent years this has become more complex as we micro- manage areas to permit commercial aquaculturists to harvest product as soon as possible. This has meant constant changes to closure boundaries, which may be confusing to the public and First Nations groups and increases the workload for program services staff and fishery officers..

Page 28 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan 10.2.4. Patrol of First Nations Food, Social and Ceremonial Fisheries FN members harvest clams under the authority of a communal licence issued under the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations. Harvest restrictions vary between groups requiring Fishery Officers to be aware of local area variations. This can become more complex as some areas overlap with different FN groups fishing the same area under different licences. Fishermen are usually limited to a daily quota and product cannot be sold. 10.2.5. Patrol of Recreational Fisheries A sport fish licence is required and bag limits are strictly enforced. Recreational effect on beaches in highly populated areas is high particularly during the tourist season. Because many of the fishermen are tourists with little local knowledge constant patrols are required to ensure compliance with area closures and daily harvest limits. During PSP closures it is critical to make frequent patrols to ensure public health and safety.

Clams harvested under the authority of a recreational licence cannot be sold. It is common to find recreational harvesters in the company of commercial diggers. This can present a challenge to fishery officers in ensuring compliance with the sport fish licence. The introduction of the high visibility vest as a condition of licence in the commercial fishery has reduced this problem considerably. 10.2.6. Patrol of Commercial Fisheries Patrols of contaminated beaches prior to and during the open fishery are done to prevent contaminated product from entering the market. This is undertaken by C&P Officers by vehicle, foot, vessels and/or aircraft. Helicopter flights, where funds are available are used during daylight tides. Areas can be covered quickly and enforcement action initiated immediately because helicopters can land near all clam beaches.

Patrol of open areas during commercial fishing times ensure that:

a) Fishers are licensed for that area. b) Fishers are wearing hi-visibility vest with licence number c) Sacks, buckets and rakes are marked with licence number d) Clams are of legal size. 10.2.7. Investigation of illegal sales The sale of illegally harvested clams (e.g. those harvested outside of commercial fishing times or from contaminated areas) continues to be a problem. Direct sales of illegally harvested product to the public poses a risk to public health and safety. C&P often relies on informants to conduct investigations into this trade. Under cover operations are often needed to address this situation and when funds are available, investigations are conducted. Due to the public health and safety concerns respecting illegal

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 29 of 33 clams sales C&P uses media coverage where possible to provide information regarding arrests and penalties, as a deterrent to others. Penalties for the illegal sales of clams have been quite high in the past and often include jail time for repeat offenders. 10.2.8. Patrol of Licensed Depuration Fisheries Patrols of contaminated beaches where depuration harvests take place are conducted to ensure that conditions of licence and monitoring controls are complied with. These patrols are conducted by vehicle, vessel, on foot and by aircraft. 10.2.9. Patrol of Aquaculture Lease Boundaries Identification of lease boundaries and where authorized aquaculture activities can take place is an issue. Unauthorized harvest on vacant crown foreshore is considered to be poaching. Enforcement of this activity is opportunistic. 10.3. Enforcement Issues and Strategies

Issue Enforcement Method task Prevent harvest of Advertise -Posting signs and notices. clams from closed areas -Distribution of sport guides which describe closures, contaminated and increase regulations and dangers of eating contaminated clams. beaches public -Issue media releases of new closures, dangers and awareness enforcement actions. -Encourage ORR calls through personal contact and media releases.

Enforce closed -Patrol by foot, tracking dog, vehicle, boat and areas aircraft. -Issue media releases of apprehensions. -Covert surveillance of beaches. Prevent Awareness -Inspections of plants, retail stores and restaurants to unauthorized sale of issue S 61 orders, inspect facility and educate staff. clams from -Media releases of successful prosecutions. contaminated areas. - Encourage ORR calls through personal contact and media releases Informants -Cultivate informants in the industry to advise of upcoming harvest and sales

Investigations -Surveillance, apprehensions, seizures, warrants. of suspected -Undercover operations. violators Patrol licenced -Check compliance with all conditions of licence. depuration digs -Investigation and surveillance of sale from depuration digs to ensure all product from designated site.

Page 30 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Issue Enforcement Method task Prevent sale of Patrol closed -patrol prior to commercial fishery opening. clams not lawfully time -mark product from recreational and Food, Social and caught under a Ceremonial fishery so that it can be detected if found commercial licence in commercial product. -Check fishers during open commercial fishery to check: · Area licence valid · Valid Fishers Registration Card · Fisherman wearing hi visibility vest with licence number · Rake and bucket number marked with licence number · All sacks marked with licence number before loaded. · Provincial tags attached -Make contact with buyers to number of diggers and lists they expect to buy from. -Check weight of individual fishers against average weight to identify those who are likely to being selling more than they dug in that fishery. Ensure conservation Check -Check fishermen on the beach during dig. by preventing commercial -High visibility enforcement of size checks at the buy. undersize from product for -Highways stops of vehicles known to be carrying being sold sizes clams from commercial buys.

11. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

11.1. Industry and/or Other Harvesters Since 1998 the Depurator’s Association of BC (DABC) has contributed approximately $50,000 annually to the department, through a collaborative agreement, for the management of the depuration fishery. Commencing in 2000-2001 the contribution has been reduced to $30,000 to reflect revised management activity. Periodically commercial harvesters, aquaculturists and/or shellfish processors contribute funds to Environment Canada for water quality assessments in specific geographic locations. 11.2. Fisheries and Oceans The Department has contributed $20,000 annually to the operation of the two Community Management Boards. The Province of British Columbia has made equal financial contribution to these initiatives. Three Resource Management and one Stock Assessment personnel are directly involved in the clam fishery. In addition, contributions to the IFMP are provided by the Fisheries Management Directorate, the Science Branch, the Shellfish Data Unit, the Conservation and Protection Directorate, the Pacific Fishery Licence Unit, the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy, the Recreational

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 31 of 33 Fisheries Division, the Oceans Directorate and numerous administrative personnel. Generally, all personnel are multi-tasked, i.e. Fishery Managers also work on other invertebrate fisheries therefore, costs incurred by the Department to manage this fishery are difficult to assess.

12. PERFORMANCE REVIEW

12.1. Management Plan Evaluation 12.1.1 Ensure conservation of intertidal clam stocks by monitoring, patrol and investigation of illegal activity. 12.1.2 Determine whether the fishery as managed provides an adquate supply of clams onto the market for a 12 month period. 12.1.3 Was a community management board established in Area B and did the Pacific Region Clam Management Committee get restructured for better area representation for Area B, D and E by 2002? 12.1.4 Were the results of the varnish clam survey used to develop a sustainable management plan by 2002? 12.1.5 Were opportunities for First Nations access to food, social and ceremonial purposes maintained and did any new commercial opportunites in terms of pilot projects take place in 2001? 12.1.6 Did the commercial fishery maintain a sustainable level of harvest similar to the 5 year average and did any integration of commercial fishing and aquaculture take place? 12.1.7 Were recreational harvesting requirements met?

13. REFERENCES

Gillespie, G.E. 2000. Preliminary review of experimental harvest rates in the depuration fishery for intertidal clams. Can. Stock Assess. Res. Doc. 2000/122. 52 p.

Gillespie, G.E. and A.R. Kronlund. 1999. A manual for intertidal clam surveys. Can. Manuscr. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 2270. 144 p.

Gillespie, G.E., T.C. Norgard and F.E. Scurrah. 1999a. A review of the Area 7 Manila clam fishery. Can. Stock Assess. Secret. Res. Doc. 99/197. 66 p.

Gillespie, G.E., M. Parker and W. Merilees. 1999b. Distribution, abundance, biology and fisheries potential of the exotic varnish clam (Nuttallia obscurata) in British Columbia. Can. Stock Assess. Secret. Res. Doc. 99/193. 39 p.Harbo, R., K. Marcus and T.Bowell. 1997a. Intertidal clam resouces (Manila,littleneck and butter clam) Volume 1: the west coast of Vancouver Island. Can. Manuscr.Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 2416: 116 p.

Page 32 of 33 2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Harbo, R., K. Marcus and T.Bowell. 1997b. Intertidal clam resouces (Manila, littleneck and butter clam) Volume 3: the northern inside waters of Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland. Can. Manuscr. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 2418: 79p

Harbo, R., K. Marcus and T.Bowell. 1997. Intertidal clam resouces (Manila,littleneck and butter clam) Volume 2: the southern inside waters of Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland. Can. Manuscr. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 2417

Quayle,D.B., and N. Bourne.1972.The clam fisheries of British Columbia.bull.fish.res.bd.can.1979.70p

Webb,R 2000. PSARC Fishery Update – Intertidal clams

14. APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Table of Landings Appendix 2: Consultative Group Appendix 3: Departmental Contacts Appendix 4: Commercial Harvest Plan Appendix 5: Sanitary Growing Water Contaminated Areas Coastwide

2001/2003 Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 33 of 33 APPENDIX 1 -Table of Landings

CLAM CATCH (LBS) Manila, Littleneck and Mixed AREA 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999* AVE Ave 90-97 B 381,000 323,000 287,000 399,934 339,659 307,885 227,892 192,512 237,270 299,572 323,767 B(Abor) 3,401 10,613 4,463 6,207 6,998 6,286 6,328 6,171 C 200,000 200,775 247,000 432,026 498,579 549,832 707,334 740,733 693,988 474,474 405,078 D 1,000,000 781,095 694,237 500,000 598,668 351,447 356,937 155,980 380,457 323,094 514,192 554,796 E 375,000 597,918 334,321 350,056 244,389 346,374 406,908 379,281 380,337 F 476,218 495,792 753,998 637,248 682,623 662,326 341,819 578,575 609,176 G (LN) 110,532 92,314 106,116 132,555 68,853 122,091 105,410 110,379 Heiltsuk 137,496 137,496 TOTAL 1,000,000 1,362,095 1,218,012 1,885,218 2,638,271 2,380,931 2,312,537 2,156,980 2,398,253 2,268,952 1,962,125 1,869,256 * preliminary

Butter Clams AREA 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999* AVE D 40,818 40,580 30,303 37,234 G 106,611 106,646 90,410 197,066 71,007 278,417 141,693 Total 106,611 106,646 90,410 237,884 111,587 308,720 178,927 * preliminary

North Coast Razor Clams AREA 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999* AVE A 251,370 257,985 121,275 97,020 231,525 288,855 165,375 240,345 88,200 171,841 191,379 * preliminary

Total Wild Clam Catch, All Areas, All Species 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999* AVE Pounds 1,251,370 1,620,080 1,339,287 1,982,238 2,976,407 2,776,432 2,568,322 2,635,209 2,598,040 2,749,513 2,249,690 Tonnes 568 735 607 899 1,350 1,259 1,165 1,195 1,178 1,247 1,020 * prelininary

Depuration Landings (lbs) 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 AVE Manila 57,099 - 141,447 325,002 216,844 398,739 461,509 900,626 881,674 801,423 418,436 Littleneck 199,913 241,432 266,051 284,856 189,331 160,028 33,379 68,805 87,196 61,592 159,258 Total 257,012 241,432 407,498 609,858 406,176 558,767 494,888 969,431 968,870 863,015 577,695

Total Clam Catch 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 * AVE Pounds 1,508,382 1,861,512 1,746,785 2,592,096 3,382,583 3,335,199 3,063,210 3,604,640 3,566,910 3,612,528 2,827,385 Tonnes 684 844 792 1,176 1,534 1,513 1,389 1,635 1,618 1,638 1,282 * preliminary

FISHING DAYS

AREA 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 AVE B 16 18 8 8 6 4 6 15 18 11 C 40 38 16 36 24 25 25 31 29 29 D 29 12 10 6 6 3 4 2 8 8 9 E 7 7 5 5 4 11 13 7 F 28 24 24 16 20 38 19 24 G 98 111 65 108 108 106 98 TOTAL 179 173 119 165 211 193 179

LICENSES ISSUED

AREA 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998* 1999** AVE Ave90-97 B 426 323 263 314 317 491 427 265 79 82 299 353 C 184 198 173 199 110 144 145 149 150 172 162 163 D 516 598 436 533 568 714 405 503 196 174 464 534 E 440 365 587 387 475 441 343 216 190 181 363 407 F 433 331 269 134 267 538 494 346 242 255 331 352 G 65 76 61 81 120 91 91 50 51 76 73 TOTAL 907 915 1695 1882 * License limitation in place ** Preliminary

Appendix 1: Table of Landings, 1990 to 1999 Page 1 of 1 Appendix 2 - Consultative Group and Terms of Reference

Chair: Randy Webb Fishery Manager, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 457 E Stanford Avenue Parksville BC V9P 1V7 Tel: (250) 954-2675 Fax: (250) 248-6776

Organization Name Address

Intertidal Clam Gordon McLellan Mac's Oysters Processor Site 7, C2 Fanny Bay, B.C. V0R 1W0 Tel: (250) 335-2233 / 2129 Fax: (250) 335-2065

Area F Community Roger Dunlop c/o West Coast Sustainability Management Board Association Co Chair Box 406, Ucluelet, B.C. V0R 3A0 Phone: (250) 726-7083

Fax: (250) 726-7434

Area C Community Ramona Dominic Attention Mel Dawson, Management Board Chair Administrator Box 78 Lund, B.C. V0N 2G0 Phone: (604) 483-4775 Fax: (604) 462-8148

Heiltsuk Fisheries P.O. Box 880 Program Waglisla, B.C. V0T 1Z0 Tel: (250) 957-2381 Fax: (250) 957-2544 United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union

KTFC Pat Alfred Box 120 Alert Bay B.C. V0N 1A0 Tel: (250) 974-2274

Appendix 2: Consultative Group Page 1 of 4 Organization Name Address

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Jim Lane P.O. Box 1383 Council Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Tel: (250) 724-5757 Fax: (250) 724-2172

B.C. Shellfish Growers Grant Webb Box 62 Association Whaletown, B.C. V0P1Z0 Tel: (250) 935-6546 Fax: (250) 935-0050 Sport Fish Advisory Board

Ministry of Agriculture, Bill Heath Access Centre Fisheries and Food 2500 Cliffe Avenue Courtney, B.C. V9N 5M6 Tel: (250) 897-7540 Fax: (250) 334-1209 Environment Canada Hal Nelson 224 West Esplanade N. Vancouver, B.C. V7M 3H7 Tel: (604) 666-2947

Fisheries and Oceans Graham Gillespie Pacific Biological Station Canada Hammond Bay Road Science Branch Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6 Tel: (250) 756-7215 Fax: (250) 756-7138

Fisheries and Oceans Bruce Adkins Pacific Biological Station Canada Hammond Bay Road Regional Shellfish Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6 Coordinator Tel: (250) 756-7285

Terms of Reference – Pacific Region Clam Management Committee

Mandate

The mandate of the Clam Management Committee (CMC) for the Pacific Region is to complement the role of the Clam Management Boards where regional co-ordination is needed. The intention is not to duplicate the mandate or responsibilities of the local area CMBs. The CMC will provide a forum for the exchange of information and views between the fishing industry and DFO on issues important to the management of the fishery.

The Clam Management Committee has the following goals.

Page 2 of 4 Appendix 2: Consultative Group · Advise DFO on issues of regional significance in the clam fishery. · Advise on activities for which regional co-ordination is essential, such as water quality monitoring. · Advise on the timing of commercial clam fishery openings. · Allow the exchange of information between the stakeholders and DFO. · Advise on the development of long-term management strategies for the fishery. · Provide information and advice regarding stock assessment and biological research for the fishery. · Recommend representatives to other advisory bodies, as required.

Organisation

· Advisors will be selected to represent the following stakeholders and will be responsible for keeping their constituents informed.

Group/ Organizations Selection Method Area Clam Management - a representative from each areas CMB or advisory Boards board First Nations - invitation to groups who indicate interested Processors - selected to represent active buyers, processors, and depurators Aquaculture - BC Shellfish Gowers Association Agencies - representatives from agencies that can affect the clam fishery (DFO, DOE, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, B.C. Ministry of Fisheries)

· Representatives to the CMC will be expected to represent the collective interests of who they represent rather than their individual interests. · Each area CMB will select their representative to the CMC. DFO will appoint representatives from harvesters in areas without CMBs. · The Aboriginal Fisheries Division of DFO will appoint First Nation representatives in consultation with Aboriginal groups. · The Committee can invite other people to participate when appropriate.

Procedures

· DFO will chair the Committee meetings. · Minutes of all meetings will be taken. They will be distributed to all advisors for approval, then made available publicly.

Appendix 2: Consultative Group Page 3 of 4 · Committee recommendations will only be made with the agreement of all advisors. When complete agreement cannot be reached, all consenting and dissenting opinions will be recorded in the minutes. · All Sectoral Committee meetings can be attended by observers, subject to prior approval by the chairperson to ensure adequate space is available. Observers cannot participate in the meeting, except as approved by the chairperson or during specified period on the agenda. · The chairperson can appoint subcommittees to report on specific tasks. The subcommittee will require clear objectives, members identified (including the chairperson), and set deadlines. · There must be at least one meeting a year to consider the annual management plan. The chairperson can call other meetings as required. The chairperson will prepare an agenda and circulate it to all advisors before the meeting.

Page 4 of 4 Appendix 2: Consultative Group Appendix 3 - Fisheries and Oceans Contacts

COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH INFORMATION (604) 666-2828 SOUTH COAST SHELLFISH INFORMATION (Areas 11 to 27) (250) 756-7021 OBSERVE, RECORD & REPORT 1-800-465-4336 SHELLFISH TOXIN UPDATE (24 HRS.) (604) 666-2828

Fisheries Management Branch

Regional Shellfish Coordinator Bruce Adkins (250) 756-7285

Fisheries Management Coordinator - Comox Byron Koke (250) 339-2809 Fisheries Management Coordinator - Parksville Randy Webb (250) 954-2675

Harvest Management Unit, Areas 1 to 10 Fiona Scurrah (250) 627-3455 North Coast Division Room 202, 417 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1G8

Harvest Management Unit, Areas 11 to 27 Rick Harbo (250) 756-7268 South Coast Division 3225 Stephenson Point Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 1K3

Harvest Management Unit, Areas 28 and 29 Kim West (604) 666-6390 Fraser River Division 610 Derwent Way, Annacis Island New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5P8

Science Branch

Pacific Biological Station Graham Gillespie (250) 756-7215 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6

Commercial Licensing

Pacific Fishery Licensing Unit (604) 666-0566 480-555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3

Pacific Fishery Licensing Unit (250) 627-3413 417 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1G8

Appendix 3: Departmental Contacts Page 1 of 2 Pacific Fishery Licensing Unit (250) 754-0400 60 Front Street Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5H7

Recreational Fisheries

Regional Coordinator Wayne Saito (604) 666-3271 South Coast Coordinator Terry Gjernes (604) 666-3271 A/North Coast Coordinator Mark Reagan (250) 627-3409 Fraser River Coordinator Devona Adams (604) 666-6512

Aboriginal Fisheries

Coastal BC South (250) 756-7296 Coastal BC Central Kent Spencer (250) 850-5705 Coastal BC North Elaine Antilla (250) 627-3437 Fraser River Manager Debbie Sneddon (604) 666-2032

Oceans Directorate

Director of Oceans Dick Carson (604) 666-7971

Aquaculture

Director of Aquaculture Ron Ginetz (604) 666-3152

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Fish Inspection Directorate Gordon Greig (604) 666-4427 Molluscan Shellfish Program Specialist extension 260 2250 Boundary Road Burnaby, B.C. V5M 4L9

Environment Canada

Growing Water Quality Classification & Surveys Hal Nelson (604) 666-2947

B.C. Ministry of Fisheries

Seafood Planning & Development Al Castledine (250) 387-9574

Page 2 of 2 Appendix 3: Departmental Contacts APPENDIX 4

2001 COMMERCIAL HARVEST PLAN

INTERTIDAL CLAMS This Appendix is intended for general purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between the Plan and the regulations, the regulations are the final authority. A description of Areas and Subareas referenced in this Plan can be found in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations.

Page 2 of 19 Appendix 4: 2001 Crab Commercial Fishing Plan APPENDIX 4 - COMMERCIAL HARVEST PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1....COMMERCIAL FISHING PLAN CHANGES FOR 2001...... 3 1.1. Clam licence re-nomination:...... 3 1.2. Licence issuance:...... 3 1.3. Closed Area or Closed times...... 3 2....OPENING AND CLOSURES...... 3 2.1. Manila and Littleneck Clams...... 3 2.1.1. Area B Planned Openings ...... 4 2.1.2. Area B Closures ...... 5 2.1.3. Area C Planned Openings ...... 6 2.1.4. Area C Closures...... 6 2.1.5. Area D Planned Openings ...... 7 2.1.6. Area D Closures...... 7 2.1.7. Area E Planned Openings...... 9 2.1.8. Area E Closures...... 9 2.1.9. Area F Planned Openings...... 10 2.1.10. Area F Closures...... 10 2.1.11. Area G Planned Openings ...... 12 2.1.12. Area G Closures...... 12 2.2. Heiltsuk Fishing Plan...... 13 2.3. Opening and Closures - Butter Clams...... 13 2.3.1. Area D, Seal Island...... 13 2.4. Openings and Closures – Varnish clams...... 14 2.5. Openings and Closures - Razor Clams...... 14 2.5.1. Area A Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) Subarea 1-5...... 14 2.6. Coastwide Closures...... 14 2.6.1. Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning or Domoic Acid ...... 14 2.6.2. Biotoxin Monitoring...... 15 2.6.3. Sewage Contaminated Closures ...... 15 2.6.4. Oyster and Clam Tenures...... 15 3....IDENTIFICATION OF HARVESTERS...... 15 4....LICENSING...... 16 4.1 Licence Category...... 16 4.2. Species...... 16 4.3. Gear...... 16 4.4. Clam Licence Areas...... 16 4.5. Licence Limitation...... 16 4.6. Licence Re-nomination...... 17 4.7. Licence Issue ...... 17

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 1 of 22 4.8. Identification...... 18 4.9. Contaminated Shellfish Harvest Licence (Depuration program)...... 18 4.10. Buyer’s Licence...... 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED

5....DEPURATION HARVEST...... 18 6....SIZE LIMITS...... 19 7....CATCH REPORTING...... 19 7.1 Fish Slip Requirements...... 19 8....OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 20 8.1. Tagging of Product as it is Harvested...... 20 8.2. Tagging of Clam Product Containers or Sacks...... 20 8.3. Fisher Responsibility...... 20 9....PRODUCT HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION ...... 21 9.1. Wet Storage ...... 22 10..COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT BOARDS ...... 22 11..PACIFIC REGION CLAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (PRCMC)...... 22 12..ATTACHMENTS...... 23

Page 2 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan 1. COMMERCIAL FISHING PLAN CHANGES FOR 2001

1.1. Clam licence re-nomination: Re-nomination of commercial clam licences will not be permitted in 2001. See Section 4.6. 1.2. Licence issuance: Commercial clam licences will only be available from Pacific Fishery Licence Units in Vancouver, Nanaimo and Prince Rupert, or by mail. Licence applications will be mailed to eligible licence holders in advance of the fishing season. See section 4.7 for details. 1.3. Closed Area or Closed times Open times and harvest schedules may be determined in season in consultation with the Community Management Boards or the proposed advisory groups. The following closures are new in 2001: a) Closures may be implemented in season on beaches that are approved for Aboriginal communal harvest projects. Industry will be advised of closures by Notice to Industry. Harvesters are advised to contact the local Fisheries and Oceans Canada office, or a fishery manager identified in Section 1 of this plan, for specific information on area closures.

2. OPENING AND CLOSURES

2.1. Manila and Littleneck Clams The following areas will be open to commercial clam harvesting during designated time periods. Proposed openings may vary subject to contamination, conservation or other reasons in accordance with applicable fisheries regulations. Fishers are reminded to check with local DFO offices to confirm opening times. Specific openings will be developed in consultation with the proposed management boards or advisory committee in each area. The general time frames for fishing opportunities follow, but may change as the season progresses.

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 3 of 22 Table 1: Summary of Area Openings

Area Description Summary of Openings

B Johnstone Strait Fishery to be split into spring and fall openings. Area divided into north and south with openings in both areas in the spring. Fall openings will include all of the area together. Openings to commence April to June and late August to December. Specific openings subject to consultation and fishing effort

C Sunshine Coast Openings to be developed with local management board. Opening dates will occur during spring and fall. D Upper Strait of Georgia Fishery possible from May through August. Specific openings subject to consultation and fishing effort.

E Lower Strait of Georgia Fishery possible from January through April and in November or December. Specific openings subject to consultation and fishing effort.

F West Coast Vancouver Four or five consecutive day openings in Island January through April on fishable tide cycles. Openings in November and December possible. Specific openings subject to consultation with management board .

G Queen Charlotte Sound Fishery open on tide cycles in January to March (Area 12) and October to December. Subject to consultation and fishing effort.

2.1.1. Area B Planned Openings Table 2: Area B Planned Openings

Location of Fishery Opening Date North Area- Subareas 13-18 and 4 or 5 consecutive day openings 13-20 to -43 possible from April to June. Area 13 and that portion of Subareas Openings during daylight tides possible

Page 4 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Location of Fishery Opening Date 15-3 and 15-5 (Cortes and Twin from April through June and Islands) but excluding Von Donop commencing in late August through to Inlet and other seasonal contaminated December. Specific openings subject to closures. consultation with proposed area advisory committee and industry.

Von Donop Inlet and areas closed Will be included in Area openings prior due to seasonal contamination. to May 31 and after October 1.

2.1.2. Area B Closures 2.1.2.1. Subarea 13-1 - Mitlenatch Island Nature Park: All the area of foreshore and land covered by water between the high water mark of Mitlenatch Island, Lot 403 Sayward Land District, and a line drawn parallel to a perpendicularly distant 305 m from the said high water mark. (Provincial Park.)

2.1.2.2. Subarea 13-15 - Manson's Landing Marine Park: The intertidal foreshore of Manson's Landing Recreation Area lying inside or shoreward of a line commencing at the southwesterly corner of Lot 64, Sayward Land District, thence due west 241 m; thence north 30o E for 1629 m to a point on Cortes Island and including all of Manson's Lagoon. (Provincial Park.)

2.1.2.3. Subarea 13-13 - Rebecca Spit Provincial Park: All the Crown foreshore and Crown Land covered by tidal waters inside of a line commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 33, Sayward Land District; thence N 65o E for 402 m, thence N 35o W for 2213 m; thence west 604 m; thence south 422 m; thence S 35o E for 1891 m to the most southwest corner of Lot 1490; thence easterly along the southern boundary of Lot 1490 to the southwest corner of Lot 33; thence easterly along the south boundary of Lot 33 to the point of commencement. (Provincial Park)

2.1.2.4. Subarea 13-12 - Octopus Islands Marine Park: All the unencumbered Crown foreshore and Crown land covered by tidal waters situated in the Sayward Land District inside a line commencing at the northeasterly corner of Sublot 1 of Lot 114 , thence due east 201 m, thence due south to a point on the natural boundary of Lot 1072 on the most northerly of the Octopus Islands, thence south along the west shore of the island to the most westerly point, thence due south 20 m to a point on the natural boundary of Lot 1076, thence southwesterly along the boundary to the most westerly point of said Lot 1076, thence due west to a point on Quadra Island. (Recreational, Provincial Park, and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.2.5. Subarea 15-5 - Inner Squirrel Cove: That portion of Squirrel Cove inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the western shore of Protection Island to

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 5 of 22 Cortes Island and inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the eastern shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island. (Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes and Pilot Communal Opportunities.)

2.1.3. Area C Planned Openings Table 3: Area C Planned Openings

Location of Fishery Opening Date

Areas 15 and 16 and Subarea 29-1 Subject to consultations with the Area C excluding Cortes Island, Twin Community Management Board. Islands and Lasqueti Island Proposed spring and fall openings. Subareas 16-19 and 16-20.

Subarea 15-2, Savary Island. Subject to consultations with local management board. Proposed spring and fall openings.

Area 28. Closed for conservation and contamination.

2.1.4. Area C Closures 2.1.4.1. Subarea 15-4 - Okeover Park, Okeover Inlet - Legal: That portion of Subarea 15-4 bounded by a line commencing at the northerly tip of the Okeover Government Dock, running northwesterly 321o true until it meets the shoreline, then in a southeasterly direction back along the shore to the Okeover Government Dock. (Recreational, Provincial Parks and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

General Description: Commencing at the Okeover Government Dock in a northwesterly direction for 1.4 km to the northeast corner of Lot 15, District Lot 6324, thence in a southeasterly direction back along the shoreline to the Okeover Government Dock. (Recreational, Provincial Parks and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.4.2. Subareas 15-2 - Mitlenatch Island Nature Park and 15-3: All the area of foreshore and land covered by water between the high water mark of Mitlenatch Island, Lot 403 Sayward Land District, and a line drawn parallel to a perpendicularly distant 305 m from the said high water mark. (Provincial Park)

Page 6 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan 2.1.4.3. Harwood Point Park, Texada Island: The intertidal portion of Subarea 16- 21 inside a line running 200 degrees True from Harwood Point on Texada Island to the northerly point of Dick Island thence easterly 95 degrees True to the Texada Island shoreline thence in a westerly direction following the shoreline to Harwood Point. (the intertidal foreshore on the south side of Harwood Point for a distance of about 215 m.) (Recreational, Provincial Parks and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.4.4. Portion of Sechelt Inlet: Subareas 16-5, portion of 16-6 southerly of Cawley Pt and 16-7. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.4.5. Area 28: Closed. (Conservation - contamination closure.)

2.1.5. Area D Planned Openings Table 4: Area D Planned Openings

Location of Fishery Opening Date

Upper Strait of Georgia: Subareas 14- Proposed opening May through 3, 14-5, 14-7 to 14-13, 16-19 and August. Specific openings will be 16-20 (Baynes Sound, Denman, subject to consultation with industry Hornby and Lasqueti Islands.). /proposed area advisory committee. No fishing opportunities are expected in Parksville/Qualicum due to contamination closures.

2.1.6. Area D Closures 2.1.6.1. Subarea 14-10 - Fillongley Park, Denman Island - Legal: Those waters bounded by a line from southeast corner of Fillongley Park (Fronting SE 1/4 of Sec 23 Denman Island, Nanaimo Land District, except the part thereof included within the boundaries of Plan 8118) thence in a northerly direction along the shore to the northeast corner of Fillongley Park, thence easterly 90 degrees to a point one-half nautical mile thence to a point one-half nautical mile 90o E of the southeast corner of Fillongley Park, thence to the point of commencement. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

General Description: Fillongley Park Recreation Shellfish Reserve. The waters and foreshore of the park seaward a distance of 0.5 nautical miles. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.6.2. Subarea 14-4 - Qualicum Beach Recreational Reserve - Legal: The tidal foreshore of District Lot 10, Newcastle District and a portion of the tidal foreshore of

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 7 of 22 District Lot 9, Newcastle District commencing at the northeasterly corner of Lot 21, District Lot 9, projected true north to the low water mark on datum of sounding, thence following the low water mark to the low water mark at the northwesterly corner of the town of Qualicum Beach, thence following the high mark along the foreshore of District Lot 10 and District Lot 9 to the point of origin. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

General Description: That portion of the tidal foreshore between the high water mark and the low water mark immediately north of the Town of Qualicum Beach from the foot of Seacroft Road to the easterly foot of Surfside Drive. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.6.3. Subarea 14-1 - Rathtrevor Provincial Park - Legal: All Crown land covered by water in Nanoose Land District commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 41, being a point on the natural boundary of the Strait of Georgia; thence north 20o E for 281.7 m, thence due east 1.79 km, thence south 12o E for 1.49 km, thence southwesterly in a straight line 1.41 km to the northeast corner of Lot 1 of Lot 59, Plan 18359, being a point on the natural boundary of Strait of Georgia; thence in a general northerly direction along the high tide line to the point of commencement. (Provincial Park)

2.1.6.4. Subarea 14-13 - Kye Bay - Legal: Those waters bounded by a line from the light on Cape Lazo, thence northeasterly 45o true for a distance of 0.5 nautical miles, thence northwesterly 293o to a point of land at the most northeast tip of the boat ramp at Air Force Beach, thence southerly along the shore to the point of commencement. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes)

General Description: The waters of Kye Bay from Cape Lazo light to the boat ramp at Air Force Beach.

2.1.6.5. Subarea 14-15 - Baynes Sound Recreational Reserve - Legal: Those waters bounded by a line commencing from a point at the northeast corner of Block 149 Lot 48, thence along the northern boundary of Block 149 Lot 48 to the northwest corner, thence along the shore in a northerly direction to the southwest corner of Block 149 Lot 49 thence along the southern border of the Block 149 Lot 49 to the southeast corner, thence in an easterly direction 90 degrees to a point 0.5 nautical miles, thence to a point 0.5 nautical miles 90o E of the northeast corner of Block 149 Lot 48, thence to the point of commencement. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

General Description: The waters and foreshore of the area from a point 0.5 miles north of Garvin Road to a point 0.5 miles south of Garvin Road. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

Page 8 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan 2.1.7. Area E Planned Openings Table 5: Area E Planned Openings

Location of Fishery Opening Date

Lower Strait of Georgia: Subareas Openings to commence in January or 17-1 to 17-6, 17-8 to 17-10, 17- February subject to consultation with the 12, 17-13, 17-15 to 17-20, 18-1 proposed area advisory group. Late to 18-7, 18-9 to 18-11, 29-4 and fall/winter openings are proposed 29-5.

Areas 19 & 20. Closed due to conservation and contamination.

2.1.8. Area E Closures 2.1.8.1. Area 17 - Yellow Point: That portion of Subarea 17-4 described as the intertidal foreshore between Flewett Point on Vancouver Island southeasterly to Yellow Point. (Recreational reserve and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.8.2. Area 17 - Sandwell Provincial Park: That portion of Subarea 17-10 described as the waters and intertidal foreshore of Sandwell Provincial Park. (Recreational, Provincial Parks and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.8.3. Area 17 - Drumbeg Provincial Park: That portion of Subarea 17-10 described as the waters and intertidal foreshore of Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island. (Recreational, Provincial Parks and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.8.4. Area 17 - Pilot Bay: That portion of Subarea 17-12 described as the waters and tidal foreshore of Pilot Bay on Gabriola Island. (Recreational reserve)

2.1.8.5. Area 17 - Gabriola Island: That portion of the foreshore of Gabriola Island 400 m in length commencing at the western boundary of Subarea 17-17, thence in an easterly direction. (Recreational reserve)

2.1.8.6. Area 17 - Gabriola Bar: That portion of Subarea 17-16 described as the waters and intertidal foreshore of Gabriola Island bounded on the east by the Subarea 17-16 boundary thence in a westerly direction along the shore of Gabriola Island to the boat ramp approximately half way through False Narrows. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes)

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 9 of 22 2.1.8.7. Area 18 Sansum Narrows: The portion of the intertidal foreshore of Vancouver Island from Octopus Point southerly to Separation Point. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.9. Area F Planned Openings Table 6: Area F Planned Openings

Location of Fishery Opening Date Area 23 Possible openings with remainder of Area F but subject to stock concerns and effort

Areas 24, 25 and 26. Openings of 4 or 5 days duration in January through April and in November through December on tide cycles subject to PSP. All openings subject to prior consultation with the Area F Community Management Board.

Area 27. Openings possible in conjunction with the remainder of Area F but subject to consultation and stock assessment

2.1.10. Area F Closures 2.1.10.1. Fisheries will be scheduled in January subject to weather conditions. The Area F Clam Management board encourages diggers to use common sense during any openings. Digging clams during freezing weather may cause conservation concerns for juvenile clams left exposed on the beach and can negatively impact the quality of harvested product during transport.

2.1.10.2. Area 23 - Santa Maria Island, Numukamis Bay Beaches: That portion of Subarea 23-4, lying inside a line from the northernmost point of land of the Sarita River Indian Reserve thence in a southerly direction to the northernmost point of Santa Maria Island, thence along the western shoreline of Santa Maria Island to the most southwestern point of Santa Maria Island, thence to the northern point of Christie Bay. (Recreational, Pilot Communal Opportunities and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.3. Area 23 - Pacific Rim National Park - Broken Island Group: That portion of Subarea 23-8, described as all waters and intertidal foreshore of Pacific Rim National Park - Broken Island Group. (National Park)

2.1.10.4. Area 23 - Toquart River estuary - Toquart Bay: That portion of Subarea 23-10 described as the intertidal foreshore fronting the I.R. at Toquart River and

Page 10 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan includes the intertidal area from a point 125 meters north east of the Toquart Bay log dump and booming grounds north easterly to a point approximately 400 meters north east of the Toquart River. (Pilot Communal Opportunities)

2.1.10.5. Area 23 - Coeur d’Alene Creek estuary - Effingham Inlet: That portion of subarea 23-6 described as all the intertidal foreshore fronting the I.R. at Coeur d’Alene Creek in Effingham Inlet. (Pilot Communal Opportunities)

Maps depicting these closures are available in the Port Alberni Fisheries and Oceans office.

2.1.10.6. Area 24 - Whiskey Jenny Beach (Shelter Inlet): That portion of Subarea 24- 3, described as those waters and intertidal foreshore lying inside a line bounded on the east by a point of land located eight cables west of Dixon Point in Shelter Inlet and bounded on the west to a point of land located 1.6 nautical miles from Dixon Point. This beach is locally known as Whiskey Jenny Beach. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.) (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.7. Area 24 - Bawden Bay: That portion of Subarea 24-4, described as those waters and intertidal foreshore lying inside a line from Bawden Point to Clifford Point. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.8. Area 24 – Whitepine Cove: That portion of Subarea 24-5, described as those waters and intertidal foreshores lying inside of a line drawn from Bawden Point to the most southern tip of Binns Island, thence due east to Vancouver Island except for the contaminated closure at the head of Whitepine Cove proper. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.9. Area 24 - Hesquiat Harbour: All waters of Subarea 24-1. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.10. Area 24 - Pacific Rim National Park, Grice Bay & McBey Islets: The waters of Tofino Inlet within Pacific Rim National Park including McBey Islets and Dinner Island in Tsapee Narrows, Browning Passage in Subarea 24-9 and Grice Bay west and south of Indian Island in Subarea 24-11. ( National Park)

2.1.10.11. Area 25 - Head of Espinosa Inlet: That portion of Subarea 25-11, described as all the intertidal foreshore lying between concrete, yellow-dyed markers at the head of Espinosa Inlet fronting the Indian Reserve. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.12. Area 25 - Queens Cove: That portion of Subarea 25-12, described as all the waters and intertidal foreshore lying inside a line drawn from a point of land located

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 11 of 22 four cables southerly of Saddle Point at the NW corner to the entrance of Queens Cove, to a point of land bearing 136o true on the opposite shore. This area would encompass Queen Cove entirely (Queens Cove). (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes/ pilot communal opportunities)

2.1.10.13. Area 26 - Tahsish River Provincial Park: That portion of Subarea 26-4 described as all the intertidal foreshore lying inside or westerly of a line commencing at the most southern point of I.R. 11 thence true south to the Vancouver Island shore. (Recreational, Provincial Park and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.14. Area 26 - Aktis Island: That portion of Subarea 26-1 described as all the intertidal foreshore surrounding Aktis Island. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.10.15. Area 26 - Clanninick Cove: That portion of Subarea 26-6 described as those waters lying inside a line drawn between the two headlands located on either shore at the entrance to Clanninick Cove. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.11. Area G Planned Openings Table 7: Area G Planned Openings

Location of Fishery Opening Date

Area 11. Closed all year to paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Area 12. January to March and October to December on tide cycles. Specific fishing periods are subject to local consultation and advice.

For information on specific opening dates and times, harvesters are advised to contact a fishery manager listed in Appendix 2. 2.1.12. Area G Closures 2.1.12.1. Health Bay, Gilford Island in Subarea 12-39: All the intertidal foreshore of Health Bay and Health Bay Lagoon lying inside or easterly of a straight line from the most southeasterly corner of the First Nation’s reserve near Health Bay, true south to the shore opposite. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

Page 12 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan 2.1.12.2. Fly and Insect Islands in Subarea 12-39: All the intertidal foreshore of Fly Island and Insect Island. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.12.3. Burdwood Islands Group in Subarea 12-38: All the intertidal foreshore of the Burdwood Group of Islands located true east of Pearse Peninsula on Broughton Island. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.12.4. Monday Anchorage in Subarea 12-39: All the intertidal foreshore of Monday Anchorage lying between Mars Island and Tracey Island. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.12.5. Blunden Passage in Subarea 12-39: All the intertidal foreshore of Blunden Passage located between Tracey Island and Baker Island. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.12.6. Betty Cove in Subarea 12-39: All the intertidal foreshore of Betty Cove on Bonwick Island. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.1.12.7. The following portions of Subareas 12-6 and 12-26: All the intertidal foreshore of the southwest portion of Village Island located between Warr Bluff and the western entrance to Canoe Passage. (Recreational and Aboriginal for food, social and ceremonial purposes.)

2.2. Heiltsuk Fishing Plan A pilot clam fishery with the Heiltsuk First Nation is currently in place in portions of the central coast area near Bella Bella, and is carried out under an Aboriginal Fisheries Agreement. The fishery is co-managed between DFO and the Heiltsuk First Nation with an annual catch ceiling of 150,000 lbs of Manila clams determined through stock biomass surveys. The fishery generally is open from November to April and a separate management plan is developed for the fishery. Contact the North Coast Fishery Manager in Prince Rupert for details (see Appendix 3). 2.3. Opening and Closures - Butter Clams Openings for butter clams are possible in those areas where commercial harvests have occurred and historic catch information exists. Butter clams chronically retain high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP). Openings in any area will be based on the results of biotoxin (PSP) monitoring and will be announced in season after consultation with industry and First Nations and development of a conservative harvest plan. The licensing restrictions and contaminated closures apply to this fishery. 2.3.1. Area D, Seal Island

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 13 of 22 A precautionary harvest of 40,000 lbs. of butter clams will be permitted on Seal Island during 2001. In order to monitor landings in this fishery, processors who obtain butter clams from Seal Islet are required to report landings immediately following a harvest by contacting Randy Webb at (250) 954-2675. Additional harvest opportunities may be considered subject to consultation. An Area D clam licence is required to harvest butter clams in this area. 2.4. Openings and Closures – Varnish clams Varnish clams are currently closed to commercial harvesting year round. Fishing opportunities for varnish clams will follow a phased approach once there is an improved understanding of this species and its interaction with other intertidal clams. Scientific licences to provide this information have been issued and results are anticipated in 2001. The department will work towards developing a biologically sound management plan for this species in the future. 2.5. Openings and Closures - Razor Clams

2.5.1. Area A Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) Subarea 1-5 The Queen Charlotte Islands razor clam fishery will be managed co-operatively with the Council of Haida Nations through a joint management plan. The Council of Haida Nations’ involvement in this fishery will include monitoring of the fishery, and developing and implementing the joint razor clam management plan for the fishery in Area 1. Limited entry is in effect for this fishery.

A detailed Management Plan has been developed specifically for this fishery and can be obtained by contacting a Fisheries and Oceans Canada North Coast fishery manager in Prince Rupert (see Appendix 3), or from the Council of Haida Nations by calling (250) 626-3302. 2.6. Coastwide Closures

2.6.1. Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning or Domoic Acid 2.6.1.1. With the exception of management Subarea 1-5 and portions of Area 7, the entire North Coast (Areas 1 to 11 inclusive), is closed for the harvest of intertidal bivalves. This closure is due to a high risk of PSP and ASP, and the absence of biotoxin monitoring and water quality surveys in North Coast areas. Additional closures may be invoked in other areas when elevated levels of biotoxins are detected.

Page 14 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan 2.6.2. Biotoxin Monitoring 2.6.2.1. Harvest areas may be closed due to a reduced biotoxin sampling program. The Fish Inspection Directorate of Canadian Food Inspection Agency is continuing to establish partnering programs with user groups to undertake the biotoxin sampling. In order to maintain harvest opportunities, user groups are invited to contact the Inspection Directorate at the number listed in Appendix 3 to discuss monitoring plan development, design and implementation.

2.6.2.2. Water Quality Monitoring: Environment Canada conducts water quality surveys to assess and re-evaluate the sanitary conditions in shellfish growing waters. These surveys are a requirement under the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program to establish and/or maintain approved growing water standards. In order to maintain this program or to expand the program into new areas, Environment Canada may seek cost sharing arrangements with industry groups. Please contact Hal Nelson of Environment Canada for further information at (604) 666-2947.

2.6.3. Sewage Contaminated Closures Clam harvesting is prohibited in contaminated areas except by licence issued to depuration plants under the Contaminated Shellfish Harvesting Regulations. A list of sewage contaminated closures, by management area, is provided in Appendix 5 of this plan. Closures may be amended in season.

Permanent bivalve harvesting closures are in place in all waters within 125 m of:

a) any wharf, dock, platform or other structure used for vessel moorage; or b) any permanently anchored floating structure, including float homes, barges, platforms and vessels. 2.6.4. Oyster and Clam Tenures Clam harvesting is prohibited on all oyster tenures except with explicit permission of the oyster tenure holder during open fishing times of the management area in which the tenure is located. All clam and oyster tenures must be marked with standard red dyed concrete markers (see Appendix 4, Figure 11 of this plan).

3. IDENTIFICATION OF HARVESTERS

As a condition of licence, all licensed harvesters are required to wear a “high visibility vest” (similar to the safety vests worn by highways workers), while engaged in clam harvesting. These vests are available at safety supply outlets in various locations. The licence number assigned to the harvester must be legibly printed on the front and back of the vest in letters at least 5 cm in height. This vest must be worn at all times while participating in the commercial clam fishery, and the licence number must be

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 15 of 22 visible. Only one licence number can appear on a vest. The licence number must also be legibly marked on all harvesting tools and containers for clams used by that licensed harvester.

4. LICENSING

4.1. Licence Category A category “Z-2” or “Z2ACL” clam licence is required in addition to a Fisher’s Registration Card (FRC). A clam licence is required to harvest clams on oyster tenures. The clam licence must be carried at all times by the licence holder when harvesting clams, and must be produced upon the demand of a fishery officer or guardian. The clam licence fee is $30.00 and FRC fee is $60.00. 4.2. Species Razor Clams (Siliqua patula) Butter Clams (Saxidomus giganteus) Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea) Manila Clams (Venerupis philipinarum) Varnish Clams (nutallia obscurata) 4.3. Gear Hand picking or hand digging. 4.4. Clam Licence Areas (See Figures 1 –7 of this plan.)

Clam Area A Subarea 1-5 razor clams only (North Coast). Clam Area B Area 13 and all intertidal zones surrounding Cortes Island and Johnstone Strait Twin Islandsin Subareas 15-3 and 15-5. Clam Area C Area 15, except intertidal zones surrounding Cortes Island and Sunshine Coast Twin Islands, Area 16, except Subareas 16-19 and 16-20, Area 28 and Subarea 29-1(Sunshine Coast). Clam Area D Area 14 and Subareas 16-19 and 16-20 Upper Strait of Georgia Clam Area E Areas 17, 18, 19, 20 and Subareas 29-4 and 29-5 Lower Strait of Georgia Clam Area F Areas 23 to 27 West coast of Vancouver Island Clam Area G Area 11 and 12 Queen Charlotte Sound 4.5. Licence Limitation

Page 16 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Licence limitation was implemented for areas (“B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” and “G”) January 1, 1998. Licence eligibility and area designation are based on eligibility criteria, established by Fisheries and Oceans in 1997, using the licence history of individuals and the area most commonly fished during the eligible years. Licences are also limited in Area A (North Coast - Areas 1 to 5), however, this is not part of the licence limitation described for Areas “B” through “G”. 4.6. Licence Re-nomination There has been a significant amount of consultation regarding licence eligibility transfer. There remain divergent opinions and views surrounding this issue. Additional consultation with Community Management Boards, First Nations, commercial clam harvesters and the aquaculture industry is required. The department will be working with these affected stakeholder groups during 2001 to develop a common set of goals and objectives to be achieved through transfer of licence eligibility. Consequently, the transfer of clam licence eligibility will not be permitted in 2001. 4.7. Licence Issue Clam (Z2 & Z2ACL) licences will no longer be issued in field offices. Eligible clam harvesters will receive their applications in the mail. Applications for a Fishers Registration Card (FRC) will be included. Each application will identify to the harvester whether a new photograph is necessary. If a new photograph is required in order to complete the application, the harvester can attend one of the offices identified below to obtain their photo. If a photograph is already on record, the applications can simply be filled in and mailed back with the licence fees. Applications must be completed and mailed back to the Pacific Fishery Licence Unit office in Nanaimo, Vancouver or Prince Rupert. Clam licence holders may submit licence applications at DFO Field Offices, however the Field Office will only forward the completed application to the Licence Unit. All licences will be issued at a Pacific Fishery Licence Unit office to be either picked up in person or sent by mail to the licence holder. This process will require that licence holders’ plan with at least 2 weeks lead-time to receive their licence prior to the opening of a fishery.

First Nations with allocated Z2ACL licences will receive preprinted application forms. The First Nation will designate these applications to members of the band. The applications contain a blank area to identify the designated member to dig. A representative of the First Nations, who has signing authority on file with the Pacific Fishery Licence Unit, and the designated digger must sign the application form. The completed application and licence fees may be mailed or submitted to a DFO Field Office for receipt of payment, if the member has a 2000 photograph on file. Please contact the nearest DFO Field Office to confirm whether a photograph is on file. If a photograph is required, the applicant must attend one of the designated DFO Field Offices listed below. The DFO Field Office will take photographs as required, receipt payment and forward the application to the Pacific Fishery Licence Unit for issuance where the applicant can either pick up the licence or have the licence sent via mail.

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 17 of 22 Field offices for information or photos: 1. Campbell River and Powell River (8:30 - 12:30 pm) 2. Powell River (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) 3. Nanaimo 4. Tofino (8:00 am to 12:00 pm) Port Alberni and Campbell River 5. Port Hardy 4.8. Identification Eligible harvesters who have not had a licence photograph taken will be required to produce recent photo identification when applying for a clam licence. The following are acceptable photo identification:

a) 2000 “Z-2” clam licence b) Canadian passport c) Canadian citizenship card d) Provincial driver’s licence e) ID card f) Student photo ID 4.9. Contaminated Shellfish Harvest Licence (Depuration program) A special licence issued under the Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations is required in order to harvest clams in marginally contaminated areas. These licences are issued only to registered depuration processing facilities. In some cases where a First Nation is exercising a joint venture opportunity, both the First Nation and the depuration company will be jointly named in the licence. An individual harvester cannot obtain this licence. For additional information see Section 5 below. 4.10. Buyer’s Licence A buyer’s licence is required to purchase clams. The BC Ministry of Fisheries issues these licences. Industry is advised that changes are being considered to this licence. For information on buyer’s licences, please contact the Ministry of Fisheries at 250-897-7540.

5. DEPURATION HARVEST

Depuration is a controlled operation where bivalves from water classified as moderately contaminated can be cleansed in a strictly-controlled environment in a registered depuration plant. Harvesting in contaminated areas is supervised by the depuration plant under the authority of a special licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans. Individual harvesters are designated on the licence. Prior to harvesting clams, the licence holder is required to erect a prominent sign on the harvest beach stating the nature of the operation and the depuration licence number. Other conditions of the licence include a notification procedure to advise of harvesting activities and a catch-reporting program in addition to fish slips.

Page 18 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan In order to obtain a depuration harvest licence, the approved depuration facility must identify the beaches they wish to harvest. Environment Canada must approve the area as meeting the guidelines for depuration. If DFO approves the area, a survey undertaken by the depuration facility is required in order to determine the biomass of clams present in the harvest area. On the basis of this survey the department will establish a conservative total allowable catch of the biomass of legal-sized Manila and littleneck clams on the assigned beach.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has developed a policy on access and management of contaminated beaches. This policy sets guidelines for the access to clams on contaminated beaches by approved depuration plants. The Department is currently working with the Depurator’s Association of British Columbia to facilitate a co-managed approach to managing the depuration fishery. For more information on the policy please contact Randy Webb at 250-954-2675.

The Clam Reform strategy provides opportunities for commercial pilot fisheries by First Nations on contaminated beaches fronting reserves under joint venture agreements between the First Nation and approved depuration plants. The same guidelines apply on these beaches, i.e. biomass surveys, special licence, and conservative quota allocation.

All harvesters must be named on the depuration licence issued to the processing plant, and must have a valid Fisher’s Registration Card (FRC). The only exception will be that no such licence will be required for joint ventures with First Nation’s fronting reserves.

6. SIZE LIMITS

No person shall take clams that measure less than the following, as measured in a straight line through the greatest breadth of the shell (see Figure 8 of this plan):

a) littlenecks: 38 mm b) butter: 63 mm c) Manila: 38 mm d) razor: 90 mm

7. CATCH REPORTING

Catch statistics must be provided by the licensed harvester by completing and submitting DFO- approved clam fish slips at the time and date of sale. The clam licence number and name of the licensed clam harvester must be recorded on all fish slips. 7.1. Fish Slip Requirements An accurate written report shall be furnished in writing on a Clam Fish Slip or Clam Slip Aboriginal (in the case of Aboriginal harvested clams) of all clams harvested under the authority of the clam licence. A return must be made even if the clams landed are used for bait, personal

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 19 of 22 consumption, or otherwise disposed. The true return shall be mailed not later than seven days after the offloading and sent to:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Catch Statistics Unit # 300 - 555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3 (604) 666-3784

Fish slip books may be purchased at the above address, or at most Fisheries and Oceans offices. Phone (604) 666-2716.

8. OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

8.1. Tagging of Product as it is Harvested As a condition of licence, a tag with the clearly-marked licence number of the harvester must be attached to each sack or container prior to placing clams into the sack or container on the beach. 8.2. Tagging of Clam Product Containers or Sacks In addition to the above requirement, all sacks or containers of clams must have attached a visible waterproof tag which identifies the following:

a) name of the clam harvester; b) the clam harvester's licence number; c) the beach location; d) statistical Area and Subarea; and e) date of harvest.

This tag must be attached to the sack or container before the sack or container is taken from the harvest site.

It is unacceptable to report a generalized location of harvest on tags (e.g. Sunshine Coast, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Barkley Sound, etc.) The specific location of harvest must be identified on each tag (e.g. Sutil Point, Lasqueti Island). 8.3. Fisher Responsibility a) Harvesters are advised to make arrangements with their prospective buyer/processor, prior to harvesting clams, to ensure that their product and harvest operation is adequately verified. Processing plants must ensure product verification in order to meet the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. For further information contact your processor or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) representative listed in Appendix 3 of this plan.

Page 20 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan b) Sewage, garbage and debris control: Most harvesters keep beaches clean and free from garbage and other pollution. However, an increasing number of complaints have been received from the public regarding garbage dropped on beaches by harvesters. Fisheries and Oceans Canada asks harvesters to remove all garbage from harvest sites. Violators are subject to prosecution. Harvesters are encouraged to maintain garbage cans on vessels, and in order to prevent sewage contamination of shellfish on these beaches, to refrain from anchoring vessels for lengthy periods near clam or oyster beds. Clam harvesters are also requested not to use the beaches as personal toilets due to concerns for product contamination.

c) Harvest Operations: Harvesters should refrain from harvesting clams on beaches where high numbers of under-sized clams are found. The minimum size limit has been set so that clams will spawn once or twice before reaching legal size (see Figure 9 & 10 of this plan). Harvesters are requested to rebury all undersized clams. Harvesters are also requested to avoid leaving holes in the beach from digging activities.

Harvesters should exercise judgement and avoid harvesting during freezing weather. Openings are not announced if freezing conditions are present, but occasionally weather changes cannot be predicted. Freezing conditions may adversely impact young clams left on the surface during cold weather and harvested product may freeze during transport to buyers.

d) Sales of commercially harvested clams: Under the B.C. Fish Inspection Act Section 12 (1.1), “No person shall sell or attempt to sell any harvested bivalve molluscs unless the molluscs were, before the sale or attempted sale, processed in an establishment that at the time of processing held a valid certificate of registration issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency”. Clam harvesters may sell their clams only to a duly licensed fish buyer.

e) Harvest only in open areas. It is illegal to harvest clams in areas that are closed for reasons of contamination or conservation. Check with fishery managers or local DFO offices to confirm area openings. Harvesters must ensure their product is verified in order to meet food inspection requirements. Processors can advise on specific verification procedures. Processors are required to have a verification program in place in order to comply with Canadian Food Inspection regulations. A federally-registered processing plant must process all harvested clams.

9. PRODUCT HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

To ensure product quality, care must be exercised to protect the harvested clams from contamination and exposure to the sun, weather, temperature, etc. Clam harvesters are advised of the following:

a) Do not litter at or near the harvest site. b) Do not bring pets to the harvest site. Defecation at a harvest site may render the beach contaminated.

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 21 of 22 c) During summer months, harvested product must be kept cool in order to avoid or reduce contamination by the Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. d) During transportation, store clams in a sanitary isolated area with drainage that is away from fuel and oil containers and bilge water. e) Do not rinse the shellstock at a dockside or any area other than at the harvest site. f) Do not sort the harvested product (i.e. separate clams by species) at any location other than the harvest site or a federally-registered shellfish processing plant. g) It is permissible to rinse the shellstock at the harvest site only at the time of harvest. This is a recognized part of the harvesting practice to remove excess mud, sand etc. h) All processing must be carried out at a federallyregistered shellfish processing plant. 9.1. Wet Storage Wet storage of shellfish on the beach, alongside a boat, in unapproved live tanks or any body of water, is illegal. Such practices may expose the shellfish to contamination. Wet storage of shellfish on approved leases must have prior written approval from the BC Ministry of Fisheries.

BC Ministry of Fisheries (ministry) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency must approve all wet storage sites. Processors must submit a wet storage plan to the ministry for annual approval. The ministry, pursuant to the B.C. Fisheries Act, must give final authorization for wet storage on aquaculture tenures.

Industry is advised that policy changes with respect to wet storage are being implemented. Wet storage of “wild clams” is no longer permitted on clam tenure sites, such activity may be authorized by the ministry on “oyster” tenures.

For further information on wet storage procedures, please contact the BC Ministry of Fisheries, 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 5M6. Tel: (250) 897-7540.

10. COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT BOARDS

Since 1997 Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the provincial Ministry of Fisheries has been developing community management boards in two of the clam fishing areas. The boards are structured with broad stakeholder representation to allow for greater involvement of local communities in the management of the clam fishery. Currently there are community management boards in Area F (WCVI) and in Area C (Sunshine Coast). Fishers licensed for either of these areas are encouraged to contact their Board regarding issues, comments or suggestions for the fishery. The contacts for each management board are listed in Appendix 2 of this plan.

11. PACIFIC REGION CLAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (PRCMC)

Page 22 of 22 Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan The Pacific Region Clam Management Committee will continue to be restructured in 2001 to incorporate additional representation from the various management boards and advisory committees, as well as First Nations groups. See Appendix 2 for committee representation and terms of reference.

12. ATTACHMENTS

Figures 1 - 11

Appendix 4: 2001 Intertidal Clam Commercial Harvest Plan Page 23 of 22 Appendix 5

Sanitary Growing Water Contaminated Areas Coastwide

Any Canadian fisheries waters of the Pacific Ocean within 125 m of:

(a) any wharf, dock, platform or other structure used for vessel moorage; or

(b) any permanently anchored floating structures, including float homes, barges, platforms and vessels.

Area 1

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mamim Bay in Juskatla Inlet.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Masset Sound, lying south of a line drawn between Westacott Point and Entry Point, and north of a line drawn between Crowell Point and Camp Point.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Dinan Bay and McClinton Bay, lying inside a line drawn from the northern headland of Awun Bay to the nearest point on the northern shore of Masset Inlet.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Port Clements, Masset Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the most southerly point at the entrance to Kumdis Bay to Martin Point on Kumdis Island, thence southward to a point 125 m south of the Port Clements jetties.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Langara Island inside a line drawn from Iphigenia Point on Langara Island to the western tip of Lucy Island, thence along the northern foreshore of Lucy Island to the easternmost point, thence northwest to Holland Point on Langara Island.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Naden Harbour, Graham Island, lying west of a line drawn between Fraser Point and the navigational light at Bain Point.

Area 2

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Skidegate Inlet lying west of a line drawn from the headland at Onward Point on Moresby Island at 53° 14.44' north latitude and 131° 55.31' west longitude to the mouth of Chinukundl Creek on Graham Island at 53° 19.44' north latitude and 131° 57.31' west longitude and lying east of a line drawn from the point of land east of Deena Creek on Moresby Island at 53° 9.10' north latitude and 132° 5.60' west longitude to the most westerly point on

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 1 of 27 Sandilands Island at 53° 10.19' north latitude and 132° 7.40' west longitude, thence along the high water mark along the western side of Sandilands and Maude Islands to the westernmost headland on Maude Island at 53° 12.04' north latitude and 132° 7.87' west longitude, to Withered Point on Lina Island at 53° 13.12' north latitude and 132° 8.30' west longitude, thence along the western foreshore to Dyer Point at 53° 13.70' north latitude and 132° 9.32' west longitude thence northwesterly to the mouth of Outlook Creek on Graham Island at 53° 14.60' north latitude and 132° 10.78' west longitude.

A. The waters of Kunghit Island lying inside a line drawn from Moore Head Point to the northernmost point of Charles Island thence to the northernmost point of Annette Island thence to the northernmost point of Ellen Island thence westerly along the intertidal foreshore to the westernmost point of the Island thence to the Quadra Rock light thence true south to Kunghit Island. JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

B. The waters lying between a line drawn from the northernmost point of Murchison Island to Andrew Point on Ramsay Island and a line drawn from the southernmost point of Murchison Island to Ramsay Point on Ramsay Island. JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

Area 3

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Port Simpson lying within a 1200 metre radius of the mainland side of the causeway leading to Rose Island.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay at the mouth of Stagoo Creek, lying inside a line drawn from the headland at 55° 17.85’ north latitude and 129° 45.20’ west longitude thence northeast to the opposite headland at 55° 18.15’ north latitude and 129° 44.50’ west longitude.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Granby Bay lying inside a line drawn from Granby Point at 55° 24.98’ north latitude and 129° 47.60’ west longitude to Johnson Point 55° 25.55’ north latitude and 129° 47.10’ west longitude.

Area 4

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Humpback Bay, Porcher Island, inside a line drawn from the point at the western shore at 54° 04.88’ north latitude and 130° 23.15’ west longitude, east to the opposite shore at 54° 04.90’ north latitude and 130° 23.07’ west longitude.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Hunt Inlet, Porcher Island, inside a line drawn from the headland at the western entrance to the inlet at 54° 04.60’ north latitude Page 2 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas and 130° 26.98’ west longitude, thence northeast to the headland on the opposite side at 54° 04.88’ north latitude and 130° 26.83’ west longitude.

Area 5

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Dolphin Island, lying within a 1400 m radius of the most northerly point of land at the Kitkatla Indian Village.

Area 6

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Kitimat Arm, lying inside a line drawn between Raley Point and a point 400 m north of the mouth of Bish Creek.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Higgins Passage, on the northwest side of Price Island, inside a line drawn from the headland at 52° 28.48’ north latitude and 128° 44.57’ west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point on land at 52° 28.38’ north latitude and 128° 44.51’ west longitude.

Area 7

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Trout Bay, Klemtu, lying inside a line drawn from Klemtu Point to the northern headland of the bay.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Bella Bella, lying south of a line drawn from the western headland of Cavin Cove to the northern tip of Spirit Island thence to Robins Point, and north of a line drawn from the northern headland of McLoughlin Bay due east to the shore of Denny Island.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Higgins Passage, at the north end of Price Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52o28.25' north latitude and 128o39.00' west longitude thence northwesterly to a point on the opposite shore at 52o28.40' north latitude and 128o39.10' west longitude.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Berry Inlet, at the south end of Don Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from the headland on the western shore at the entrance to the inlet at 52° 16.15’ north latitude and 128° 19.50’ west longitude, thence to the northernmost point of the unnamed island immediately north of Evening Island, to a point on the eastern shore at 52° 16.15’ north latitude and 128° 19.10’ west longitude.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the mouth of Tuno Creek, at the south end of Don Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52o16.80' north

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 3 of 27 latitude and 128o19.45' west longitude, thence northwesterly to a point on the opposite shore at 52o16.95' north latitude and 128o19.50' west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Spiller Channel, at the southeast end of Don Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52o17.50' north latitude and 128o15.60' west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point on the opposite shore at 52o17.60' north latitude and 128o15.49' west longitude.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Bainbridge Cove, Cunningham Island, inside a line drawn from the point at the southern end of the cove entrance at 52o11.62' north latitude and 127o54.22' west longitude, thence north to the point on the northern end of the cove entrance at 52o11.75' north latitude and 127o54.28' west longitude.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cultus Sound, at the west end of Hunter Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 51o53.84' north latitude and 128o12.50' west longitude, thence northwesterly to the north end of the unnamed island at 51o53.89' north latitude and 128o12.60' west longitude, thence westerly to a point on the opposite shore at 51o53.89' north latitude and 128o12.90' west longitude.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay at the south end of Spider Island, on the east side of Queens Sound, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 51o50.20' north latitude and 128o15.10' west longitude, thence northwesterly to a point on the opposite shore at 51o50.35' north latitude and 128o15.20' west longitude.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of St. John Harbour, Athlone Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52o10.73' north latitude and 128o27.34' west longitude, thence northerly to a point on the opposite shore at 52o10.87' north latitude and 128o27.35' west longitude.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the southwest portion of Athlone Island lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52o09.90' north latitude and 128o29.70' west longitude, thence northwesterly to a point on the opposite shore at 52o10.10' north latitude and 128o29.90' west longitude.

12. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Return Channel lying inside a line drawn from the headland west of McArthur Point, Yeo Island at 52o18.00' north latitude and 128o06.95' west longitude, thence southwest to the south end of the foreshore at 52o17.80' north latitude and 128o07.10' west longitude.

13. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Yeo Cove lying inside a line drawn from Dove Point on the northern headland of the Cove thence south to the westernmost point of land on the southern headland.

Page 4 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 14. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of the large unnamed bay on the northeastern side of Chatfield Island, inside a line drawn from the point at the western end of the bay at 52o16.61' north latitude and 128o02.60' west longitude, thence east to the eastern shore at 52o16.60' north latitude and 128o02.33' west longitude.

15. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of the small unnamed cove on the southeastern side of Chatfield Island, inside a line drawn from the rock outcrop at 52o13.87' north latitude and 128o05.90' west longitude, thence east to the headland on the eastern side of the cove entrance at 52o13.95' north latitude and 128o05.74' west longitude.

16. The waters and intertidal foreshore lying inside a line drawn from the southwesternmost point of Goose Island to the northernmost tip of Duck Island, thence along the eastern foreshore to the southernmost point of the Island, thence southeasterly to the westernmost point on Gosling Island and continuing north along the western foreshore to the northernmost tip of Gosling Island, thence northwesterly to the headland at 51o55.98' north latitude and 128o26.72' west longitude on Goose Island.

17. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Ardmillan Bay, on the north end of Campbell Island, lying within a 200 meter radius of the small headland at 52° 11.40’ north latitude and 128° 07.20’ west longitude.

18. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Joassa Channel, at the northeast end of Dufferin Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 52°12.40' north latitude and 128° 17.62' west longitude, thence northwesterly to the north end of an unnamed island at 52° 12.45' north latitude and 128° 17.68' west longitude, thence northwesterly to a point on the opposite shore at 52° 12.50' north latitude and 128° 17.95' west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Dyer Cove, in St. John Harbour, bounded between a line drawn from the first outcrop at 52o11.08' north latitude and 128o28.30' west longitude to 52o11.19' north latitude and 128o27.85' west longitude and a line drawn at the narrow entrance to the inner harbour. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

B. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Wigham Cove, Yeo Island, inside a line drawn from the headland at the eastern end of the cove entrance at 52° 16.64’ north latitude and 128° 10.40’ west longitude, thence west to the opposite shore at 52° 16.64’ north latitude and 128° 10.51’ west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 8

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 5 of 27 1. The waters and intertidal foreshore north of a line drawn from the western shore in Codville Lagoon at 52° 03.86’ north latitude and 127° 52.05’ west longitude, thence true east to the northernmost point of Codville Island, thence true east to 52° 03.86’ north latitude and 127° 50.88’ west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Pruth Bay, Calvert Island, inside a line drawn from the headland at 51° 39.41’ north latitude and 128° 06.71’ west longitude, thence southeast to the headland on the opposite side at 51° 39.12’ north latitude and 128° 06.54’ west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 9

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay, locally known as Clam Beach, located on the west side of Penrose Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land at 51° 29.25’ north latitude and 127° 45.90’ west longitude thence south to the westernmost point on the small unnamed island, thence southeast to the headland on Fury Island at 51° 29.10’ north latitude and 127° 45.80’ west longitude, thence east along the high water mark to the easternmost point of Fury Island at 51° 29.07’ north latitude and 127° 45.35’ west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point on the opposite shore at 51° 29.10’ north latitude and 127° 45.28’ west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 10

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Millbrook Cove, Smith Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the headland at the western end of the cove entrance at 51° 19.30’ north latitude and 127° 44.18’ west longitude, thence east to the headland on the eastern end of the cove entrance at 51° 19.34’ north latitude and 127°43.71’ west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 12

1. That portion of Hardy Bay lying inside a straight line drawn from Daphne Point on the east side of Hardy Bay to Duval Point on the west side except the channel between Duval Island and Vancouver Island.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Echo Bay, Gilford Island, lying within 300 m of any part of the boat moorage.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Beaver Harbour, near Port Hardy, lying inside a straight line drawn from Thomas Point through Cormorant Rock to the shore of Vancouver Island, but not including the small unnamed island immediately to the south of Shell Island. Page 6 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Port Neville, including Baresides Bay, lying east of a straight line drawn from Collingwood Point to Hanatsa Point and thence due south to the opposite shore, and west of a north-south line drawn through the eastern tip of the largest unnamed islet.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Hopetown Passage, Watson Island, lying inside a line drawn from Hopetown Point due east to the nearest point of land.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Macgowan Bay, Drury Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from a point on shore at 50o54.82' north latitude and 127o08.72' west longitude, thence southeasterly to 50o54.65' north latitude and 127o08.40' west longitude on the opposite shore.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of a small unnamed bay, immediately west of the Everard Islets, Drury Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from a point on shore at 50o 53.38' north latitude and 127o02.83' west longitude, thence easterly to a point on shore at 50o53.36' north latitude and 127o02.58' west longitude.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Shoal Harbour, Gilford Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on the west shore at 50o44.59' north latitude and 126o30.30' west longitude thence easterly to a point on shore at 50o44.59' north latitude and 126o 30.12' west longitude.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cohoe Bay, Blunden Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from a point of land on the north shore at 50o54.00' north latitude and 127o14.64' west longitude thence south to a point on shore at 50o53.83' north latitude and 127o14.28' west longitude.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Little Nimmo Bay located east of a line drawn from the headland on the south side of the bay at 50o56.30' north latitude and 126o41.25' west longitude, thence northerly to a point on the northern shore at 50o56.40' north latitude and 126o41.25' west longitude.

11. The intertidal foreshore along the southeast side of Turnour Island from the headland at 50o36.30' north latitude and 126o22.70' west longitude, thence westerly along the foreshore to a point at 50o36.25' north latitude and 126o22.95' west longitude.

12. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the southwestern head of Sutherland Bay, Drury Inlet, located inside a line drawn from the rock shoal on the southern foreshore, thence to the rock shoal on the northern foreshore.

13. The intertidal foreshore of the eastern portion of Maple Cove located in Port Elizabeth, Gilford Island.

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 7 of 27 14. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the western bay of Double Bay, Hanson Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on shore 200 m north of the Double Bay resort due east to an unnamed island and from the southernmost tip of the unnamed island due south to the opposite shore.

15. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, inside a line drawn from the navigational light at Yellow Bluff, thence southeast to the cable crossing sign at 50° 34.65’ north latitude and 126° 55.30’ west longitude, thence eastward along the foreshore of Gordon Bluff to the end of Fir Street.

16. The intertidal foreshore and waters of Cormorant Island within a 300 metre radius of the sewage discharge pipe starting at a point 50°36.05’ north latitude and 126°56.25’ west longitude.

17. The waters and intertidal foreshore of a bay locally known as Clam Cove, on Nigei Island, lying inside a line drawn from the north side at 50º 52.20’ north latitude and 127º 40.35’ west longitude thence easterly to a point on land at 50º 52.15’ north latitude and 127º 40.29’ west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cutter Cove lying east of a line drawn from the southern headland of the cove, thence northerly to the westernmost point on the northern headland. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 13

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, including Grouse Island, lying inside a straight line drawn across the mouth of the cove.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Heriot Bay, Quadra Island, lying within 250 m of the government float and the ferry wharf.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Discovery Passage, lying inside a line drawn from middle Point to the spit located west of Kuhuhan Point.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Big Bay, Stuart Island lying inside a straight line drawn from Hesler Point to Whirlpool Point.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Kelsey Bay and Salmon Bay lying inside a straight line drawn from the northern headland of Brasseau Bay through the Peterson Islet navigation beacon to a point on Vancouver Island.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Loughborough Inlet lying inside a line drawn between the two headlands of the unnamed bay at the mouth of Grassy Creek.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Whaletown Bay, Cortes Island lying inside a line drawn from the north shore at 50o06.61' north latitude and Page 8 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 125o02.82' west longitude thence south to 50o06.56' north latitude and 125o02.82' west longitude.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Coulter Bay, Cortes Island, lying inside a line drawn from the northeastern point of the unnamed island in the bay due east to the nearest point of land and from the northwestern side of the unnamed island southwest to the nearest point of land.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Phillips Arm, inside a line drawn from Bullveke Point on the western shore of Phillips Arm, thence southeasterly to Richard Point on the eastern shore of Phillips Arm.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Marina Reef, at the south end of Marina Island, lying within a radius of 800 meters of the red buoy designated Q16 located at 50° 1.95’ north latitude and 125° 3.4’ west longitude.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore around Gray Creek, Loughbourough Inlet, lying inside a line north of Gray Creek drawn from 50º 32.45’ north latitude and 125º 31.80’ west longitude thence southerly to the east end of a small islet at 50º 32.21’ north latitude and 125º 32.05’ west longitude thence easterly to a point on land at 50º 32.02’ north latitude and 125º 31.90’ west longitude.

12. The intertidal foreshore of a small bay at the north end of Bessborough Bay lying inside a line drawn from the north of the entrance of the bay at 50º 29.42’ north latitude and 125º 46.64’ west longitude and thence southeasterly to a point on land at 50º 29.25’ north latitude and 125º 46.42’ west longitude (NAD83).

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mansons Landing, Cortes Island, lying 300 meters to either side of the Government Dock, but not including Mansons Lagoon. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

B. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Von Donop Inlet, Cortes Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

C. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Drew Harbour, Quadra Island, lying inside a straight line drawn from the northernmost tip of Rebecca Spit across the entrance of Drew Harbour to its western headland. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 14

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Comox Harbour lying inside a line drawn from the foot of Argyle Road at 49° 36.88’ north latitude and 124° 54.18’ west longitude to the road entrance gate to HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit at 49° 39.75’ north

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 9 of 27 latitude and 124° 54.21’ west longitude thence extending northeasterly along the low water boundary to the first prominent point of land at the south end of Cape Lazo at 49° 42.06’ north latitude and 124° 51.45’ west longitude.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Deep Bay, Baynes Sound, lying within 300 m of the government wharf.

3. The intertidal foreshore of Union Bay, Baynes Sound, lying between the southern headland of Union Bay and the foot of Tipton Road.

4. The intertidal foreshore of Base Flats from a northern boundary starting at 49° 31.3’ north latitude and 124° 50.2’ west longitude, extending northeasterly to the low water mark at 49° 31.5’ north latitude and 124° 49.5 west longitude, thence along the low water mark to a point at 49° 31.2’ north latitude and 124° 49.3’ west longitude thence southeast to a point 125 meters from the high water mark at 49° 30.7’ north latitude and 124° 49.8’ west longitude, thence southeasterly along the foreshore to the Fanny Bay Wharf and from there 50 meters off shore to the prominent point of land north of the Cougar Creek estuary, thence in a straight line due east to a point 300 meters south of Ship Point at 49° 30.2’ north latitude and 124° 48.4’ west longitude.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Qualicum Beach lying 400 m on either side of the mouth of Grandon Creek, and 250 m on either side of the mouth of Beach Creek.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Kye Bay lying within a 500 m radius of the foot of Lazo Road.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Elma Bay, from the north side of Oyster River at a point at 49° 52.35’ north latitude and 125° 06.90’ west longitude to the south end of Elma Beach at a point at 49° 50.40’ north latitude and 125° 03.80’ west longitude.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Wall Beach, lying inside a line drawn from a point on the west shore at 49°18.12' north latitude and 124°13.33' west longitude thence easterly to a point on the shore at 49°18.22' north latitude and 124°13.08' west longitude.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the Englishman River and Parksville Bay to French Creek, starting at a point east of the Englishman River mouth at the Rathtrevor Provincial Park northwest boundary at 49° 19.60’ north latitude and 124° 16.40’ west longitude, thence westerly through Parksville Bay to the French Creek marina quick-flashing red beacon.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mud Bay, Lasqueti Island lying inside a line drawn from the southwestern tip of the headland at 49°29.60' north latitude and

Page 10 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 124°20.96' west longitude thence northerly to a point on the opposite shore at 49°29.70' north latitude and 124°20.99' west longitude.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mud Bay inside a line starting from a point at the northern entrance to the Pepperland Marina at 49°28.45' north latitude and 124°47.36' west longitude, thence due east to 49°28.39' north latitude and 124°45.96' west longitude and, thence southerly to a point on shore, (east end of large concrete block retaining wall), at the end of Berray Road at 49°28.07’ north latitude and 124°46.27’ west longitude.

12. The waters and intertidal foreshore which lie within a 50 metre radius of the mouth of the creek at the head of Boat Cove, Lasqueti Island.

13. The waters and intertididal foreshore which lie within a 250 m radius of the mouth of McNaughton Creek.

14. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the mouth of the Little Qualicum River, starting at the tip of the spit at 49°22.00' north latitude and 124°29.88' west longitude thence northwesterly to the end of the intertidal zone at 49°22.20' north latitude and 124°30.20' west longitude, thence westerly to the foot of the private road at 49°22.15' north latitude and 124°31.05' west longitude.

15. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the small bay northeast of Higgins Island in False Bay, Lasqueti Island, commencing from the point of land at 49°30.00' north latitude and 124°21.23' west longitude, thence southward to the southeast tip of the small island in the bay, thence eastward to the point of land at 49°29.53' north latitude and 124°21.31' west longitude.

16. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the mouth of Craig Creek, lying inside a line drawn from the west side of Madrona Point to the foot of Bay Drive.

17. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mud Bay inside a 250 meter radius arc starting at a point 124°47.80' west longitude and 49°28.72' north latitude, which is located approximately at the Arbutus Bay Bed and Breakfast.

18. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Ship Peninsula inside a 100 meter arc starting at a point 124°47.55' west longitude and 49°29.94' north latitude, which is approximately 1 km southeast of Ship Point.

19. The waters and intertidal foreshore from the boat ramp at Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park at 49° 47.45’ north latitude and 124° 59.60’ west longitude to the peninsula at the mouth of Little River at 49° 44.55’ north latitude and 124° 55.35’ west longitude.

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 11 of 27 20. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Baynes Sound inside a line commencing from the foot of Argyle Road at 49° 36.88’ north latitude and 124° 54.18’ west longitude to Mapleguard Point are under a management plan that will periodically see all or a portion of this area closed depending on the rainfall and the bacteriological analysis results for water and shellfish. Please check with the local D.F.O. office to determine the status of the area.

Area 15

1. The intertidal foreshore of Malaspina Strait lying between the northern headland of Scuttle Bay at 49°54.62' north latitude and 124°37.83' west longitude and Albion Point at 49°46.00' north latitude and 124°27.80' west longitude.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Freke Anchorage, Okeover Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the prominent point of land on the southern shore of Freke Anchorage at 49°57.93' north latitude and 124°40.83' west longitude thence 45° true to the opposite shore of Freke Anchorage.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Lund Harbour lying inside a line drawn from the peninsula at the northern end of the harbour entrance to the point of land at the southern entrance to the government wharf.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Refuge Cove, west Redonda Island lying inside a line drawn across the head of the cove, from a point on the north foreshore 400 m from the centre of the bulk oil storage tank situated near the head of the cove, to a point on the south foreshore 275 m from the centre of the bulk oil storage tank.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Lang Bay located inside a line drawn from the eastern headland of Kelly Point at 49o46.28' north latitude and 124o21.93' west longitude, thence easterly to the point at 49o46.15' north latitude and 124o20.67' west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay immediately north of Turner Bay, Malaspina Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from the southern headland of the bay due north to the opposite shore.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of McRae Cove lying inside a line drawn due east from the western headland of the cove to the opposite shore.

8. The subtidal waters of Malaspina Strait from Willingdon Creek westward to 49o50.85' north latitude and 124o32.29' west longitude, thence southward to 49o48.24' north latitude and 124o32.29' west longitude, thence eastward to Grief Point.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Sturt Bay located inside a line drawn from the southern point at 49o45.74' north latitude and 124o34.16' west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point at 49o45.80' north latitude and 124o34.12' west longitude. Page 12 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 10. The waters and intertidal foreshore located inside a line drawn from the headland at 49° 45.65’ north latitude and 124° 17.99’ west longitude, thence easterly to a headland on the opposite shore at 49° 45.68’ north latitude and 124° 17.70’ west longitude.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore Hernando Island located in the southern portion of the first large boy south of Spilsbury Point lying within a 250 meter radius of a point at 49o59.20’ north latitude and 124o56.70’ west longitude.

12. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island, lying inside a radius of 125 meters of the private dock located at 50° 7.6’ north latitude and 124° 50.85’ west longitude.

13. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the prominent bay on the southeast side of Mink Island, lying inside a line drawn true north from the point of land at 50° 6.2’ north latitude and 124° 45.1’ west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the area known as Prideaux Haven, including Melanie Cove and Laura Cove, bounded on the west by a line drawn along the shortest distance from Eveleigh Island to the shore of the mainland and on the north by a line drawn from Lucy Point on Eveleigh Island to the westernmost tip of Scobell Island and thence from the easternmost tip of Scobell Island to Copplestone Point. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

B. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Tenedos Bay lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Bold Head northeast to the southern headland of the easternmost bay of Tenedos Bay. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

C. The waters and intertidal foreshore lying between Allies Island and west Redonda Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

D. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Roscoe Bay, west Redonda Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

E. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island, lying inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the western shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island and inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the eastern shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 13 of 27 F. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cortes Bay, Cortes Island, lying inside a line drawn across the entrance to the bay. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

G. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Grace Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Moss Point to Scott Point. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 16

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Pender Harbour, including Gunboat Bay and Bargain Bay, Sechelt Peninsula, lying east of a line drawn from the southernmost tip of the point between Farrington Cove and Duncan Cove to the Esso float at Donnely Landing, and north of a line drawn from the most southeasterly point of Francis Peninsula to the closest point on the opposite shore.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Secret Cove, Sechelt Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from the point on the mainland nearest the northwest tip of Turnagain Island to the northwest tip of Turnagain Island, thence along the western shoreline of the island to the most southerly point on the said island, and thence southeast to the mainland opposite.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Gillies Bay, Texada Island, lying within an 800 m radius of the mouth of Cranby Creek entering at the head of Gillies Bay.

4. The intertidal foreshore of Thunder Bay located inside a line drawn from the mouth of Jefferd Creek, thence easterly to the northeast end of the beach at 49o46.52' north latitude and 124o15.75' west longitude.

5. The intertidal foreshore of Churchill Bay, Francis Peninsula, lying within a 200 m radius of the northernmost point of the bay.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Porpoise Bay, Sechelt Inlet, extending from a point on shore at the southern boundary of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park at 49o30.25' north latitude and 123o45.00' west longitude, thence southerly along the foreshore to the dock at 49o29.40' north latitude and 123o44.95' west longitude, thence westerly to the headland on the opposite shore at 49o29.45' north latitude and 123o45.75' west longitude, thence northerly along the foreshore to a point on shore at 49o29.75' north latitude and 123o46.05' west longitude.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Vancouver Bay, Jervis Inlet, lying inside a radius of 300 meters from the end of the northernmost breakwater fronting the dock.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Halfmoon Bay lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of the unnamed island immediately east of Jeddah Point to the unnamed point in line with the south end of the Redroofs bridge.

Page 14 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay, locally known as Long Bay, immediately east of Potter Point, Tucker Bay, Lasqueti Island.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Blind Bay on Nelson Island commencing from the unnamed headland at the southeastern entrance of Telescope Passage, thence southwest to the point of Nelson Island north of Maynard Head.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Maude Cove, Thunder Bay, lying inside a line drawn due west from the eastern headland of the bay to the opposite shore.

12. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Scottie Bay lying within a 100 m radius of the unnamed creek located at 49o30.72' north latitude and 124o20.65' west longitude, south of Lindbergh Island.

13. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the small unnamed bay east of Four Mile Point, Sechelt Inlet, extending from the western point at 49o31.40' north latitude and 123o46.60' west longitude, thence easterly to the foot of the boat launching ramp at 49o31.40' north latitude and 123o46.40' west longitude.

14. The waters and intertidal foreshore located inside a line drawn from the headland on the northwest side of the head of Davie Bay, thence easterly to the headland on the opposite side of the bay. 15. The waters and intertidal foreshore located within a 125 m radius of the mouth of Silversands Creek.

16. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cook Bay, Texada Island.

17. The waters and intertidal foreshore of St Vincent Bay, lying inside a line drawn from an unnamed point of land at 49° 50.15’ north latitude and 124° 3.4’ west longitude, thence northeasterly to an unnamed point of land at 49° 50.2’ north latitude and 124° 3.3’ west longitude.

18. The waters and intertidal foreshore of southwest Junction Island, St. Vincent Bay, lying inside a line drawn from the unnamed southernmost point of land at 49° 49.75’ north latitude and 124° 3.0’ west longitude, thence northwesterly to the unnamed southwesternmost point of land at 49° 49.8’ north latitude and 124° 3.2’ west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Smuggler Cove lying inside a line drawn from the Smuggler Cove Marine Park sign at the entrance to the cove to the opposite shore. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 15 of 27 B. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Princess Louisa Inlet inside a line drawn across the narrowest point at Malibu Rapids. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 17

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Ladysmith Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Sharpe Point at 48°58.90' north latitude and 123°46.00' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a point southeast of Boulder Point at the foot of Clifcoe Road at 48°57.25' north latitude and 123°44.90' west longitude.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Chemainus Bay lying inside a line drawn from Bare Point light at 48°55.80' north latitude and 123°42.30' west longitude to the outcrop on the northwest side of the mouth of Askew Creek at 48°56.00' north latitude and 123°43.45' west longitude.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore lying inside a line drawn from the old wharf located about 600 m west of Sherard Point to the north Reef light, thence to the northernmost tip of Bare Point.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Nanaimo Harbour, Newcastle Island Passage lying inside a line drawn from Jack Point to Gallows Point on Protection Island, thence along the western shoreline to Bachelor Point, thence northwesterly to the entrance of a small lagoon at 49°11.18' north latitude and 123°55.35' west longitude on Newcastle Island and thence along the southwestern shoreline to Nares Point, including the waters south of a line drawn from Shaft Point to Pimbury Point on Vancouver Island.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Departure Bay from Pimbury Point to Horswell Bluff at 49°12.76' north latitude and 123°56.36' west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Degnen Bay, Gabriola Island, lying inside of a line drawn from the beach access at the foot of Gray Road on the west shore to the unnamed point immediately opposite on the east shore, northwest of Josef Point.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Silva Bay, Gabriola Island lying within a line drawn from the southern tip of Law Point to the northwestern tip of Sear Island and thence southwesterly to the shoreline of Gabriola Island.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Montague Harbour, Galiano Island, inside a line drawn from Winstanley Point, thence northerly to the base of the overhead cable tower on the northeastern foreshore of the harbour.

9. The intertidal foreshore of Gabriola Island lying between the unnamed point 350 m southeast of the foot of Shaw Road, and a point on land 200 m northeast of the said unnamed point.

Page 16 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Walker Hook, Saltspring Island, lying inside of a line drawn from the western tip of Walker Hook, thence due south to a point at 48° 53.62’ north latitude and 123° 30.17’ west longitude.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore in the unnamed bay on the northwest side of Nanoose Harbour, northerly of a straight line commencing at the white boundary sign located on the foreshore approximately 30 meters southwest of the foot of Ted’s Road, thence easterly to the boundary sign on the opposite shore across the unnamed bay.

12. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Clam Bay and Telegraph Harbour, including the boat passage between Thetis and Kuper Island, lying between, that is west, of a line drawn near the foot of Clam Bay Wharf Road at 48° 59.34’ north latitude and 123° 39.08’ west longitude to the opposite shore at 48° 58.96’ north latitude and 123° 38.43’ west longitude, and a line drawn from Donckele Point on Kuper Island to Foster Point on Thetis Island.

13. The intertidal foreshore of Saltspring Island lying 1500 m northwest and 500 m southeast of the Malaview Estates sewage treatment plant outfall sign, southeast of Fernwood Point.

14. The waters and intertidal foreshore lying within a 480 m radius of the unnamed creek entering Houstoun Passage, near the northern terminus of north End Road, Saltspring Island, 2.4 km northwest of the Fernwood Point Dock.

15. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Hammond Bay, Nanaimo lying inside a line drawn from the headland on the north side at 49°14.03' north latitude and 123°57.65' west longitude thence southeasterly to Lagoon Head at 49°13.74' north latitude and 123°56.85' west longitude.

16. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Taylor Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 400 m radius of the most northeastern point of Taylor Bay.

17. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 70 m radius of the culvert entering the southern end of the bay.

18. The intertidal foreshore of Lantzville, from Peterson Road eastward to a point 50 m east of the boat ramp at the Shoregrove Resort.

19. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Duck Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside, that is eastward, of a line drawn due north from the first headland on the south side of Dock Point to the opposite shore.

20. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the northern shore of Vesuvius Bay, Saltspring Island, from a point on the shore 150 m north of the ferry slip to a point on the shore 500 m southeast of the ferry terminal. Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 17 of 27 21. The intertidal foreshore of Booth Bay, Saltspring Island, lying east of the meridian passing through 123°33.57' west longitude, and the waters and foreshore of Booth Inlet (also known as Booth Lagoon).

22. The waters and intertidal foreshore lying within a 400 m radius of the mouth of Porter Creek, Stuart Channel.

23. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the small unnamed bay located at 48°56.00' north latitude and 123°35.75' west longitude, on the northwest side of Saltspring Island.

24. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Stone Cutters Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside of a line drawn due north from the first headland on the south side of Stone Cutters Bay to the opposite shore at 48°55.77' north latitude and 123°35.57' west longitude.

25. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island, from the point of land on the north side of the bay at 49°10.78' north latitude and 123°51.61' west longitude thence west to a point on the opposite shore at 49°10.80' north latitude and 123°51.67' west longitude.

26. The intertidal foreshore of Southey Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the north shore of Southey Bay at 48o56.54’ north latitude and 123o35.50 west longitude thence southerly to the south shore at 48o56.50’ north latitude and 123o35.55’ west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the large bay on the west side of Tent Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

B. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Pirates Cove, De Courcy Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

C. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Conover Cove, Wallace Island, lying inside a line drawn between the headlands at the entrance to the cove. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

D. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the cove northwest of Conover Cove, Wallace Island, lying inside a line drawn from the northwesternmost point of the shoal at 48o56.65' north latitude and 123o33.40' west longitude, thence northeasterly to the end of the headland on the opposite shore. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

E. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Montague Harbour, Galiano Island, inside a line drawn from the southeastern tip of Gray Peninsula northeasterly to the base of the overhead cable tower on the northeastern foreshore of the harbour. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30 Page 18 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Area 18

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cowichan Bay, including Genoa Bay and Boatswain Bank, lying inside a line drawn from Separation Point to Hatch Point.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Long Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying within a 305 m radius of the ferry slip.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn in a due east-west direction through the quick-flashing red light on the southeast side of the harbour.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, including Walter Bay lying inside a line drawn from the shore of Saltspring Island at 48o51.30 north latitude and 123o29.31’ west longitude thence easterly to the west end of Goat Island at 48o51.17’ north latitude and 123o29.00’ west longitude and thence southerly to Rock Point at 48o50.40’ north latitude and 123o28.40’ west longitude.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Burgoyne Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from 48° 47.40’ north latitude and 123° 31.71’ west longitude to 48° 47.75’ north latitude and 123° 31.54’ west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Thieves Bay, north Pender Island.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Bedwell Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from the Skull Islet reef to Hay Point, south Pender Island.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Hope Bay, north Pender Island, lying inside, that is south of, a line drawn from the land end of the government dock to Auchterlonie Point on the opposite side.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Maple Bay, lying inside a line drawn from a point on the west shore located at 48°49.06 north latitude and 123°36.30’ west longitude, thence southeasterly to the eastern shore at 48°48.25’ north latitude and 123°35.72’ west longitude.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Horton Bay, Mayne Island, inside a line drawn from the rock outcrop located west of Aiken Point at 48°49.80' north latitude and 123°14.90' west longitude, thence southeasterly to the headland at 48°49.60' north latitude and 123°14.70' west longitude located west of the public dock.

11. The intertial foreshore of Village Bay, Mayne Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land 125 m north of the ferry dock to Crane Point.

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 19 of 27 12. The intertidal foreshore of north Pender Island, including Boat Nook, between Thieves Bay and Oaks Bluff.

13. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Annette Inlet, Prevost Island, lying inside a line drawn across the narrowest point at the west end of the inlet.

14. The intertidal foreshore at the head of Boot Cove, Saturna Island, lying inside a line drawn northwest from the northern tip of the small hook of land on the eastern shore of the cove, to the opposite shore.

15. The intertidal foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, lying between Curteis Point at 48o40.50’ north latitude and 123o23.74’ west longitude and a point on land westerly at 48o41.83’ north latitude and 123o27.14’ west longitude which lies at the eastern boundary of the beach access road at the food of Seabreeze Road.

16. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Long Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the north side at 48o51.82' north latitude and 123o27.91' west longitude to the opposite shore at 48o51.77' north latitude and 123o28.00' west longitude.

17. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the unnamed bay at the north side of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the isthmus at 48o51.38' north latitude and 123o29.10' west longitude to the opposite shore at 48o51.50' north latitude and 123o29.10' west longitude.

18. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the three unnamed bays east of Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the western headland at 48o45.45' north latitude and 123o24.85' west longitude thence due south to Louisa Rock, thence on a true bearing of 50o to the northeasterly headland at 48o45.50' north latitude and 123o24.45' west longitude.

19. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Satellite Channel on Saltspring Island from the triangular DFO boundary marker at Cape Keppel, thence northwesterly to the headland at Musgrave Point.

20. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Selby Cove, Prevost Island, lying inside a line drawn across the entrance to the cove.

21. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Port Browning, North Pender Island, inside a line drawn from the public wharf on the northern shore of Port Browning at 48°46.70' north latitude and 123°15.95' west longitude, thence southwesterly to the edge of the rocky shoal at 48°46.30' north latitude and 123°16.35' west longitude.

22. The waters and intertidal foreshore of James Bay, Prevost Island, from a point of land on the south shore at 48° 50.43’ north latitude and 123° 23.85’ west longitude,

Page 20 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas thence northeasterly to the north shore at 48° 50.50’ north latitude and 123° 23.72’ west longitude.

23. The waters and intertidal foreshore on the southern shore of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, from an abandoned wharf at 48° 49.78’ north latitude and 123° 27.65’ west longitude, thence approximately 150 meters eastward to 48° 49.75’ north latitude and 123° 27.53’ west longitude.

A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Long Harbour, Saltspring Island, east of the Shellfish Sanitary Closure 18.16 boundary to a line drawn across the narrows northwest of the B.C. Ferries dock, from the northern side of the narrows at 48° 51.62’ north latitude and 123° 27.69’ west longitude due south to the southern side of the narrows at 48° 51.55’ north latitude and 123° 27.69’ west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

B. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Reef Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from the northeastern tip of Tumbo Island at 48o47.90' north latitude and 123o04.45' west longitude to Cabbage Island thence along the northern shoreline of Cabbage Island to a point at 48o48.00' north latitude and 123o05.25' west longitude, and thence southward to a point on Tumbo Island at 48o47.75' north latitude and 123o05.25' west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

C. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Princess Margaret Cove located inside a line drawn from the southernmost point of Portland Island, thence southeast to the southernmost point of Hood Island, thence northeast to the unnamed island located north of the Tortoise Islets, thence north to the opposite point on Portland Island. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 19

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Vancouver Island, lying inside a line drawn from the southernmost end of Coburg Peninsula (Esquimalt Lagoon) at 48o25.10' north latitude and 123o28.29' west longitude, thence southeasterly to Racon buoy at 48o22.53' north latitude and 123o23.50' west longitude, thence northeasterly to a point of land west of Gonzales Point at 48o24.58' north latitude and 123o18.14' west longitude, thence to the foreshore to a point on shore, at 48o32.20' north latitude and 123o21.82' west longitude, parallel with the northern end of Parker Road, Cordova Bay.

2. The intertidal foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, from Curteis Point southward to a point on shore, at 48o32.20' north latitude and 123o21.82' west longitude, parallel with the northern end of Parker Road, Cordova Bay.

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 21 of 27 3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Saanich Inlet, including Mill Bay, extending from Hatch Point at 48o41.65' north latitude and 123o32.00' west longitude, thence southerly to the Bamberton Cement Company Dock at 48o35.35' north latitude and 123o31.20' west longitude.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Thomson Cove, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the northern headland of Thomson Cove to Henderson Point.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Brentwood Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Henderson Point at 48o35.89' north latitude and 123o28.79' west longitude to Willis Point at 48o34.65' north latitude and 123o29.13' west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Coles Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Yarrow Point to a point on the eastern shore of the bay 125 m south of the unnamed creek entering at 8600 Kleewyck Road.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Inlet, lying south of the power cables crossing the southern tip of Sawluctus Island. 8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Quarantine Cove lying inside a line drawn from William Head to the southern end of Weir Beach.

9. The subtidal waters on the east side of Saanich Peninsula lying inside a line drawn from Cordova Spit southeast to the southernmost tip of James Island, thence southwest to the boat launching ramp at Island View Beach.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of northeastern Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Moses Point at 48o41.38’ north latitude and 123o29.03’ west longitude to Coal Point at 48o40.62’ north latitude and 123o29.30’ west longitude, thence southeasterly to the northern headland of Towner Bay at 48o40.10’ north latitude and 123o28.64’ west longitude, thence to Warrior Point at 48o39.82’ north latitude and 123o28.35’ west longitude, thence to the end of the dock at the Institute of Ocean Sciences at 48o39.25’ north latitude and 123o27.15’ west longitude and thence southwesterly to a point on land at 48o38.48’ north latitude and 123o28.33’ west longitude approximately 200 meters north of Dogwood Road.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the west side of Squally Reach from a point 200 m south of the southernmost creek (Irving Creek), thence following the shoreline northwards along the 10 m depth line, to a point 200 m north of the northernmost creek.

Area 20

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Sooke Harbour and Sooke Basin, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Whiffin Spit due east to a point on the opposite shore, thence along the shoreline to Company Point.

Page 22 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Pedder Bay lying inside a line drawn from Cape Calver to William Head.

Area 23

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Bamfield Inlet and Grappler Inlet lying inside a line drawn from Aguilar Point light to the harbour limit on the opposite shore.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Ucluelet Inlet lying inside a line drawn from the tip of the southern headland of Spring Cove on Ucluth Peninsula to the tip of the southern headland of Stuart Bay on the opposite side.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Cigarette Cove, Entrance Inlet, lying inside of a line drawn across the entrance to the cove at its narrowest point.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the small unnamed bay immediately northeast of Congreve Island, lying inside a line drawn from the westernmost point of the southern headland of the bay due north to the opposite shore.

5. The intertidal foreshore of Alberni Inlet from River Point to a point 480 m south.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Useless Inlet, Barkley Sound, lying within a 150 m radius of the mouth of the unnamed creek, entering the north side of Useless Inlet, at 48o59.59' north latitude and 125o03.45' west longitude.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the cove in northern Roquefeuil Bay located inside a line drawn from the headland at 48o51.55' north latitude and 125o06.30' west longitude, thence southwesterly to the opposite headland at 48o51.45' north latitude and 125o06.40' west longitude.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the cove in southern Roquefeuil Bay located inside a line drawn from the headland at 48o51.15' north latitude and 125o06.60' west longitude, thence southwesterly to the opposite headland at 48o51.10' north latitude and 125o06.70' west longitude.

9. The waters and intertidal foreshore inside a 125 metre radius of the mouth of the creek draining Crawford Lake into Sechart Channel.

10. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Julia Passage , Barkley Sound. The southern passage entrance closure boundary consists of a line drawn between a point on the Vancouver Island shore located at latitude 48° 57.10’ north latitude and longitude 125° 13.20’ west longitude, and the closest headland on the southern island of the Alma Russell Islands. The closure extends north easterly to a line drawn from the north eastern tip of the northern most Alma Russell Island to the Vancouver Island shore.

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 23 of 27 Area 24

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Van Nevel Channel and Duffin Passage bounded by a line from Usatzes Point to the eastern point of Beck Island, thence to the western point of Stockham Island, thence to the most southern tip of Stubbs Island, thence south to the green navigation buoy, and thence directly east to the shore of Esowista Peninsula.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Mikes Island in Browning Passage, Clayquot Sound, inside a 400 m radius circle centered on the most northwesterly point of Mikes Island.

3. The intertidal foreshore of Whitepine Cove, Herbert Inlet; including the beaches fronting the reserve at the head of Whitepine Cove.

Area 25

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Friendly Cove, lying inside a line drawn from Yuquot Point to the navigation light on San Rafael Island and thence due north to Nootka Island.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Valdes Bay, Hisnit Inlet, Nootka Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the southern headland of Valdes Bay to the northwest tip of the unnamed island in the bay, thence due east to a point on shore of Valdes Bay.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Kendrick Inlet, Nootka Island, within a 300 m radius of the Onion Lake Logging Company dock.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Tlupana Inlet, Nootka Sound, inside a line drawn from the unnamed point on the east side of the inlet immediately northwest of Perpendicular Bluff, due west to the opposite shore.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Inner Basin, Nootka Island lying inside a line drawn from the headland on the north side at 49o48.10' north latitude and 126o47.06' west longitude, thence south to a point on land at 49o47.76' north latitude and 126o47.06' west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Port Eliza, Esperanza Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the southern tip of the small unnamed peninsula on the western shore of Port Eliza due east to the opposite shore.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Three Cove Bay, east of the narrow entrance with a northern boundary of 49° 41.51’ north latitude, 126° 29.52’ west longitude, and a southern boundary of 49° 41.49’ north latitude, 126° 29.53’ west longitude (NAD 83).

Page 24 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas A. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Santa Gertrudis Cove, Nootka Island, inside a line drawn from the point at the southern end of the cove entrance at 49o36.60' north latitude and 126o36.51' west longitude to the point on the northern end of the cove entrance at 49o36.14' north latitude and 126o36.54' west longitude. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 26

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Yaku Bay, lying inside a line drawn from the boundary of the southern intertidal foreshore at 50° 06.25’ north latitude and 127° 09.05’ west longitude to a point on the north side at a small unamed bay at 50° 06.40’ north latitude and 127° 08.70 west longitude.

2. The intertidal foreshore at the head of Hankin Cove, Kashutl Inlet.

3. The intertidal foreshore at the head of McKay Cove, Kyuquot Sound.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Walters Cove, Kyuquot Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the western headland of Walters Cove to the Gayward Rock light, thence to the eastern tip of Rolston Island, thence to the western headland at the entrance of McKay Cove.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore located inside a line drawn from the headland on the north side of the head of Malksope Inlet at 50o08.05' north latitude and 127o26.00' west longitude, thence southerly to the islet on the south side of the inlet at 50o07.50' north latitude and 127o26.00' west longitude.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Ououkinsh Inlet, north of an east- west line drawn through the northern tip of the southernmost Hisnit Islands.

7. All that portion of the intertidal foreshore of Kashutl Inlet from a point on land at 50o08.75' north latitude and 127o16.74' west longitude, thence easterly to the western tip of an unnamed island at 50o08.43' north latitude and 127o16.26' west longitude, thence northerly to the end of an unnamed peninsula at 50o08.61' north latitude and 127o16.08' west longitude.

8. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Chamiss Bay, Kashutl Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the point on land at 50o04.40' north latitude and 127o17.10' west longitude, thence southeasterly to a headland at 50o03.95' north latitude and 127o16.80' west longitude.

9. The intertidal foreshore at the head of Cachalot Inlet, Kyuquot Sound.

Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas Page 25 of 27 10. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the mouth of the creek entering the southwest side of Johnson Lagoon at 50o11.12' north latitude and 127o39.97' west longitude.

11. The waters and intertidal foreshore at the head of Nasparti Inlet.

Area 27

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of the bay at the mouth of Cleagh Creek, Quatsino Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern headland to the western headland of the bay.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore lying within an 800 m radius of the creek entering at the settlement of Mahatta River, Quatsino Sound.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore of western Koprino Harbour, Quatsino Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the entrance to Spencer Cove at latitiude 50o30.00’ North and longitude 127° 52.60’ W, thence easterly to the most northern point of Schloss Island, thence northeasterly along the northwest side of Diggs Islet, thence to the most southerly group of trees on the east bank of the Koprino River at 50° 30.40’north latitude and 127° 50.70 west longitude.

4. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Winter Harbour, lying north of a line drawn from Greenwood Point to the mouth of Quashtin Creek, and west and south of a line drawn from the mouth of Denad Creek through the western tip of Wedel Island to the opposite shore of Winter Harbour.

5. The intertidal foreshore at the head of Holberg Inlet.

6. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Hecate Cove, Quatsino Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern shore at 50o32.73' north latitude and 127o35.58' west longitude, thence west to a point on land at 50o32.73' north latitude and 127o36.00' west longitude.

7. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Kokwina Cove, Quatsino Sound, lying inside a line drawn from a point of land on the western entrance at 50o31.52' north latitude and 127o34.70' west longitude, thence to the east to a point on shore at 50o31.52' north latitude and 127o34.43' west longitude.

Area 28

1. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and Vancouver Harbour lying inside, that is easterly and northerly, of a line drawn from the western end of the Fraser River north Arm Jetty to Point Atkinson.

2. That portion of Horseshoe Bay, lying inside a line drawn due east from the northern tip of Tyee Point to the opposite shore of Horseshoe Bay.

Page 26 of 27 Appendix 5: Contaminated Areas 3. The intertidal foreshore from Gower Point to Soames Point, Gibsons Landing.

4. The intertidal foreshore at the head of Port Graves, Gambier Island.

5. The intertidal foreshore lying within a 200 m radius of the Camp Fircom sewage outfall, Halkett Bay, Gambier Island.

6. That portion of the intertidal foreshore known as McNab Creek.

7. The intertidal foreshore lying 200 m to the west and 400 m to the east of the mouth of Potlatch Creek.

8. The intertidal foreshore of Deep Bay, Bowen Island, lying inside a line drawn from the red navigation beacon on the south shore of Deep Bay to the foot of Ocean View Road.

9. The intertial foreshore at the mouth of Grafton Creek, Grafton Bay, Bowen Island.

A. The intertidal foreshore of Plumper Cove, Keats Island, lying within a 300 m radius of the Provincial Park wharf. MAY 31 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Area 29

1. The intertidal foreshore from the mouth of Chaster Creek to Gower Point.

2. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Boundary Bay, Mud Bay and Semiahmoo Bay, lying inside, that is northerly of the International Boundary Line.

3. The waters and intertidal foreshore in the Strait of Georgia, lying inside a line drawn from the International Boundary through the westerly end of Tsawwassen Causeway to the light at Sand Heads and thence to the western end of the Fraser River north Arm Jetty.

4. That portion of Sargeant Bay, Sechelt Peninsula, within a 300 m radius of the mouth of the unnamed creek entering the northernmost area of the bay.

5. The waters and intertidal foreshore of Whaler Bay, Galiano Island, lying inside, that is southeast of a line drawn 265o True from Cain Point to the western shore of Galiano Island.

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