Esquimalt Lagoon Stewardship Initiative

Vision and Goals

Esquimalt Lagoon is regionally significant due to its unique ecology and beauty, its designation as a federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary and its importance to First Nations as a place where they exercise their special and ancient relationship to the land, water and natural resources.

Vision:

To protect, enhance and restore the health of Esquimalt Lagoon
for future generations of people, plants and animals.

Goals:

  1. Promote & support lagoon stewardship & education
  2. Prevent further loss or destruction of habitat & wildlife
  3. Reduce contaminant inputs to the lagoon
  4. Promote environmentally protective recreational uses
  5. Promote environmentally protective land uses