Added protections for BC’s environment and drinking water are part of a slew of new changes being made to the agriculture sector.
New rules will come in to place on February 28th which will enhance environmental protections, and compliance and enforcement options for agricultural waste management.
These new provisions will ensure proper storage of manure and other materials, prevent impacts from contaminated runoff, prohibit direct discharges, and establish clear compliance exceptions.
More compliance measurements are set to be phased in over the next decade.
