Riparian Area Regulation
Background | Course Description | Objective | Prerequisites | Who Should Attend | You Supply | Course Schedule | Registration | Arranging A Delivery In Your Community | Listing of Course Participants | Waiver Form
Background:
The Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR), enacted by the Ministry of Environment under Section 12 of the Fish Protection Act in July 2004, calls on local governments by March 31, 2005 to protect Riparian Areas during residential, commercial, and industrial development by ensuring that proposed activities are subject to a science-based assessment conducted by a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP).
Course Description:
A comprehensive introduction and applied overview of the Riparian Area Regulation model. This three-day theoretical and practical course introduces participants to the purpose and application of the RAR, the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the QEP. Participants also learn to complete the field assessment and reporting procedures, including the electronic submission requirements.
Objective:
Under the RAR, QEP's are required to conduct and provide their professional opinions on the assessment of development proposals in riparian assessment areas. This training program will greatly assist participants in learning the required Assessment Methods. This program is highly recommended by fisheries agencies and local governments for environmental professionals to conduct effective and compliant assessments. Please note: this course does not qualify an individual to become a Qualified Environmental Professional. That process is a self-declaration, as outlined here.
Class vs Field:
Class: 1.0 day; Field: 2.0 days
Prerequisites:
None.
Who Should Attend?
Environmental consultants and other professionals (e.g., fisheries, forestry, engineering, etc.) who will be conducting the Riparian Area Regulation field assessment, as well as those individuals who will be working with, or regulating, land use initiatives, including: land developers, government (municipal, regional, provincial, federal) personnel, and other industry stakeholders.
You Supply:
Classroom supplies (e.g., pen, paper, calculator), and appropriate field gear, including chest waders and appropriate field wear. Course manuals are provided.
Course Schedule:
Course schedule information is available here.
Registration:
Registration information is available here.
To arrange for a course delivery in your community or for more information, please contact:
Darren Hebert, Manager
Phone: 250-740-6377
Fax: 250-740-6480
email: Darren.Hebert@viu.ca
Listing of Course Participants
The Natural Resources Extension Program (NREP) at Vancouver Island University has compiled a List of Course Participants who successfully completed the Riparian Area Regulation (RAR) training program since April, 2005. This list is available to industry stakeholders desiring to utilize the services of a RAR course graduate.
This list contains names and contact information for those individuals who have successfully completed the Vancouver Island University Riparian Area Regulation training program. Vancouver Island University does not confirm if these individuals are "Qualified Environmental Professionals", as defined by the province of British Columbia.
Waiver Form
Individuals having successfully completed the RAR training program may download, complete, and return this form for inclusion to the List of Course Participants.