Incident Reporting
If you detect a problem with Bowker Creek or another waterway, you can report it to the authorities. In addition, you may also wish to notify the Bowker Creek Initiative Coordinator.
Bowker Creek Initiative Coordinator Phone: 360-3302 Link to Email
Report a spill or Bylaw infraction
| Spill originating from land | Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) | 1-800-663-3456 | 24-hour. Work with Coast Guard and other agencies |
| Spills originating on the water | Coast Guard | 1-800-889-8852 | 24-hour . Work with PEP and other agencies |
| Spill | Saanich |
475-5596 |
Mon-Fri -Municipalities have a pollution control officer to assist with spills |
| Sewage Overflow and stormwater discharge issues | Capital Regional District | 360-3256 | Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 |
Destruction or alteration of fish habitat Sport and commercial fishing violations |
Victoria Conservation and Protection Observe, Record, Report Line |
363-3250 1-800-456-4336 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 24-hour |
| Wildlife harassment | Ministry of Environment | 1-877-952-7277 | 24-hour |
| Disturbing migratory birds | Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada | 1-877-768-6904 | 24-hour |
| Dead or living marine mammals | Marine Mammal Rescue Centre (Vancouver Aquarium) | 1-604-258-7325 | Limited hours. 24/7 pager number on voicemail |
Municipal Bylaw infractions, such as: - zoning |
Saanich |
475-5456 |
Daytime. No Weekends Register infractions in writing or online |
| Crime related | Police Non-Emergency: |
995-7654 |
Victoria and Esquimalt |
| Speeding Watercraft | Police Harbour Master |
see above 363-3578 |
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| Boating Accident, Search and Rescue | Joint Rescue Coordination Centre | 1-800-567-5111 |
24-hour |
| Encountering or disturbing cultural sites | BC Archaeology Branch | 952-5021 | cultural sites are protected by law |