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Using Ecological Standards, Guidelines and Objectives for Determining Significance: An Examination of Existing Information to Support Significance Decisions Involving Wetlands

Appendix 3 - Source Name: Saskatchewan Wetland Policy

Appendix 3: Candidate Ecological Benchmark

Source Type: Laws or Policies (and related guidelines)

Source Name: Saskatchewan Wetland Policy

Number: 43/16

Benchmark:
Objectives include:

To encourage sustainable management of wetlands on public and private lands to maintain their functions and benefits.
To conserve wetlands that are essential to maintain critical wetland species or wetland functions.
To restore or rehabilitate degraded wetland ecosystems where previous destruction or alteration has resulted in a significant loss of wetland functions or benefits.

Applies to whom: Saskatchewan government departments

Applies to what: Wetlands

Applies where: Saskatchewan

Reference:
Government of Saskatchewan. 1995. Your Guide to the Saskatchewan Wetland Policy. Regina, Saskatchewan.

Evaluation:

Effective: 2

Effective Comments:
Vague terms such as "conserve," "significant loss" etc. Benchmark would be more effective if it included definitions or explanations of phrases such as "wetlands essential to maintain critical species or functions" or "where previous destruction or alteration has resulted in a significant loss of wetland functions or benefits." Do any other studies in Saskatchewan provide guidance on these criteria?

Authoritative: 4

Authoritative Comments: Province of Saskatchewan policy statement

Relevant: 5

Relevant Comments: Most, although not explicity

Sound: 5

Sound Comments: Statements based on scientific knowledge of wetland issues

Straightforward: 1

Straightforward Comments:

Practical: 3

Practical Comments:

Total Effective + Authority Score: 6

Total Overall Score: 20

Number: 47/15

Benchmark:
"Sustainable management of wetlands" to maintain the "numbers, diversity and productive capacity of wetlands."

Applies to whom: Saskatchewan government agencies

Applies to what: Wetlands

Applies where: Saskatchewan

Reference:
Government of Saskatchewan. 1995. Your Guide to the Saskatchewan Wetland Policy. Regina, Saskatchewan.

Evaluation:

Effective: 1

Effective Comments: Vague terms

Authoritative: 4

Authoritative Comments: Province of Saskatchewan policy statement

Relevant: 5

Relevant Comments: Most, although not explicitly

Sound: 5

Sound Comments: Statements based on scientific knowledge of wetland issues

Straightforward: 1

Straightforward Comments:

Practical: 3

Practical Comments:

Total Effective + Authority Score: 5

Total Overall Score: 19

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Using Ecological Standards, Guidelines and Objectives for Determining Significance: An Examination of Existing Information to Support Significance Decisions Involving Wetlands - Table of Contents
Page
Cover Page
Title Page
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. The Regulatory/Policy Framework for Wetland Conservation
3. Ecological Benchmarks for Wetlands
4. Evaluating the Utility and Validity of Ecological Benchmarks
5. Alternative Formats
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix 1: Case Studies
Appendix 2: How the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Relates to Wetlands
Appendix 3: Candidate Ecological Benchmark
Appendix 3: Candidate Ecological Benchmark - Source Type: Laws or Policies (and related guidelines)
Appendix 3 - Source Name: (Proposed) Species at Risk Act
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Ontario Provincial Policy Statement
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Migratory Birds Convention Act
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Quebec Regulation Respecting Wildlife Habitats
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Can-US Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Decision Framework for HADD
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Fisheries Act
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Canada-Ontario Agreement re Great Lakes Basin
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Environmentally Sustainable Defence Activities
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Appendix 3 - Source Name: United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Saskatchewan Wetland Policy
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Federal Water Policy
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Manitoba Water Policies
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Canadian Biodiversity Strategy
Appendix 3 - Source Type: Ecosystem Initiatives
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Sensitive Ecosystems Inventory: Conservation Manual
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Strategic Plan for Wetlands of Great Lakes Basin
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Biodiversity Investment Areas
Appendix 3 - Source Name: North American Waterfowl Management Plan
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Eastern Habitat Joint Venture
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Prairie Habitat Joint Venture
Appendix 3 - Source Name: International Joint Committee Report: "Living with the Red"
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Great Lakes Wetlands Conservation Action Plan
Appendix 3 - Source Type: Criteria for Important Areas
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Criteria for Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network Sites
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Criteria for Important Bird Areas
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Criteria for Wetlands of International Importance
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Criteria for National Wildlife Areas
Appendix 3 - Source Name: Criteria for Migratory Bird Sanctuaries
References