Interim Management Guidelines
for the Coburg Peninsula (IMG)
ELSI worked in partnership with the City of Colwood to create the Interim Management Guidelines for the Coburg Peninsula. The City of Colwood adopted the document in December 2006.
- Interim Management Guidelines for the Coburg Peninsula (City of Colwood, 2009)
- IMG Appendices
- IMG Maps
Summary
The Interim Management Guidelines for the Coburg Peninsula provides interim recommendations for the management of the Coburg Peninsula at Esquimalt Lagoon, based on consultations with the public, landowners, and other stakeholders. The two lots on the peninsula are managed by the City for the provincial and federal government owners. The importance of the existing and future First Nations interests in this area was recognized from the outset of the planning process. This interim planning document is subject to consultation with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.
The recommended management for Coburg Peninsula begins with a vision for the future and six management goals. The vision states:
The Coburg Peninsula will remain
an outstanding example of an ecologically diverse barrier spit.
People will enjoy a variety of recreational activities, while treating the natural
and cultural features with respect.
The six goals to guide planning are:
Goal 1
Manage the Coburg Peninsula in a collaborative manner, which involves all the
parties and their identified interests.
Goal2
Support and restore the natural ecological processes, structures and functions of the Coburg Peninsula and the associated inter tidal and estuarine habitats.
Goal3
Work with the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations to protect and respect cultural and environmental features.
Goal 4
Increase visitor stewardship through awareness and understanding.
Goal5
Provide opportunities for appropriate recreational activities that avoid or minimize damaging effects on valued natural and cultural areas.
Goal6
Provide simple amenities to support appropriate visitor access and recreational activities.