Vision & Goals
The Vision and Goals described in the Bowker Creek Watershed Management Plan were developed in 2003 by a Forum of government agencies, community organizations and residents, in order to recognize and protect valued characteristics of the watershed.
Vision:
The varied human uses and natural areas in the Bowker Creek watershed are managed to minimize runoff and pollution, making Bowker Creek a healthy stream that supports habitat for native vegetation and wildlife, and provides a community greenway to connect neighbourhoods.
goals and objectives
Goal 1. Individuals, community and special interest groups, institutions, governments, and businesses take responsibility for actions that affect the watershed.
Objective 1A. Ensure all interest holders understand the values of Bowker Creek and the watershed so they can act responsibly.
Objective 1B. Foster long-term community stewardship of Bowker Creek and celebrate accomplishments.
Objective 1C. Plan and manage land in the Bowker watershed in ways that create compact and attractive communities, increase areas of greenspace, reduce stormwater runoff, and improve water quality in Bowker Creek.
Goal 2. Manage flows effectively
Objective 2A. Base watershed management decisions on a comprehensive understanding of the hydrological characteristics of the watershed; manage the risk of flood damage to property near Bowker Creek; and coordinate flow management decisions among jurisdictions.
Objective 2B. Encourage onsite retention and infiltration of stormwater to reduce the area of effective impervious surfaces in the watershed.
Goal 3: Improve and expand public areas, natural areas, and biodiversity in the watershed
Objective 3A. Prepare a comprehensive inventory of watershed values.
Objective 3B. Protect and enhance existing natural areas (or areas with restoration potential) in the watershed, particularly adjacent to Bowker Creek.
Objective 3C. Create a multi-use greenway corridor from the headwaters to the ocean, in accordance with the Regional greenway system.
Goal 4. Achieve and maintain acceptable water quality in the watershed
Objective 4A. Identify water quality problems and causes.
Objective 4B. Meet or exceed provincial water quality guidelines for aquatic life.
Objective 4C. Establish and maintain stable naturalized banks to protect water quality and public safety.
Each objective is supported by detailed actions, which can be found in the Bowker Creek Watershed Management Plan (2.4 MB) (PDF 
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