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Regional terms and conditions and timing windows

Last updated on August 16, 2024

The authority to work in and about a stream is generally granted with terms and conditions attached.

Terms and conditions vary from region to region, and work in each region is generally restricted to specific times of the year called regional timing windows.

When you comply with the terms and conditions of your authorization, and work only during the regional timing windows, you help to minimize any risk your work poses to fish and wildlife species in your region.

Regional terms and conditions

Habitat officers in each region set the terms and conditions for work in and about a stream.

Regional timing windows

A regional timing window is the period(s) during the year when work may be carried out with the lowest risk to fish and wildlife species and habitat. Timing windows and terms and conditions vary based on regional differences in fish and wildlife species and habitat, and geography.

Regional information

Download a chart to find out the mandatory terms and conditions in your area, and when your work will pose least risk to fish and wildlife.

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Cariboo Region

 

Northeast Region

 

Kootenay Boundary Region

 

Thompson Okanagan Region

 

Omineca Region

 

Skeena Region

 

West Coast Region

 

South Coast Region

 

Changes in and about a stream (CIAS) are carried out under a change approval, notification, an authorization or an order.

Use Requirements and Best Management Practices for Making CIAS in B.C (PDF, 1.6MB) to help plan and carry out your proposed development activities.

The federal Fisheries Act requires that projects avoid causing serious harm to fish unless authorized by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Work around water may also require approval from Transport Canada.

Contact information

Call, email or drop by the FrontCounter BC office in your region to ask questions and get more information.