The Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) brings together communities, First Nations, and public agencies to ensure that the Shuswap watershed remains a great place to live, work, and play. SLIPP was launched in response to intense pressures from increased development, pollution entering the lakes, and conflicting demands on recreation resources. Working in partnership on innovative approaches and projects, SLIPP aims to increase public safety on the lakes, ensure a healthy lake, and create an environment where a diversity of recreational experiences and economic opportunities can be enjoyed by all.
In early 2011, local governments pledged $1 million to a SLIPP pilot project, including a three-year commitment from the CSRD and TNRD, and a one-year commitment from the City of Salmon Arm and District of Sicamous. This funding is in addition to ongoing project and in-kind funding from SLIPP agency partners.
SLIPP's vision is Working together to sustain the health and prosperity of Shuswap and Mara Lakes. It has three goals that it works toward:
Development that respects the environment as well as economic and social interests
Water quality that supports public and environmental health
Desirable recreation experiences that are safe and sustainable
To know more about SLIPP, click on the About tab.
On April 12th 2012 the SLIPP Steering Committee, three Public Advisory Committees, and four Technical Teams held an all-committee meeting to provide an update of SLIPP activities and accomplishments in 2011 and review draft plans and solicit feedback for SLIPP...
Read moreposted in the Eagle Valley News on April 18, 2012 CSRD program offers smart approach to septic systems The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is launching a new program this week to address the growing issue of wastewater contamination in the region. Septic...
Read morePosted in the Shuswap Market News on April 13, 2012 Shuswap Lake: Removal of concrete boat ramps and rock walls takes place at Annis Bay Shuswap Lake foreshore restoration may be part of an award-winning project, but not everyone is handing out...
Read moreposted on April 4, 2012 Further to the project update and media release that was posted on April 2nd, SLIPP will be posting photographs of the voluntary shoreline restorations that are taking place this month as they become available. To view...
Read moreposted on April 2, 2012 For immediate release: Working Together for Healthy Shorelines: SLIPP Shoreline Restorations begin this week The Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process ("SLIPP" - a collaborative planning and program delivery initiative by Shuswap communities, First Nations and government agencies) will...
Read moreThe Fall 2011 edition of Western Canada Game Warden Magazine featured an article written by Conservation Office Steve Waslyk on the activities of the Integrated Shuswap Lake Enforcement Unit on Shuswap Lake. An excerpt of the article reads:"In 2007, the BC...
Read morePosted in the Salmon Arm Observer on January 11, 2012 SLIPP successes continue to add up, thanks in part to funding for a comprehensive three-year water-quality monitoring program. Early last year, four Columbia Shuswap Regional District electoral areas, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District...
Read moreExcerpt from the Vancouver Sun and Kamloops Daily News, December 27 2011: A 10-metre Coast Guard Auxiliary boat will be taken by trailer in March from North Vancouver to Sicamous, where it will be permanently stationed to perform rescues and respond...
Read moreAn improved development application review process has been launched through FrontCounter BC, based on Shoreline Management Guidelines. Additional service improvements for landowners and developers will be added throughout the year. These initiatives will improve clarity about the application process and...
Read moreSLIPP partners have created an online,
interactive Water Quality Monitoring Map. Check
it out to see what is being monitored at various
locations around the Shuswap watershed!
Stay tuned - in the near future, SLIPP
partners will also be posting links to water
quality test results.
The SLIPP website is now equipped with RSS
feed. This feature will enable you to receive
updates to your email whenever new content
is added to the site.
Click here for more information or to subscribe.
Follow these three steps:
1. Contact your local government and
FrontCounter BC before you begin - regulations
and bylaws may apply
2. Consult a Qualified Environmental Professional
for advice
3. Follow the Shoreline Management Guidelines
Click here for more information.
Do you want to find out if your waterfront
property is adjacent to important fish habitat?
Consult the Shuswap Watershed Maps to find
out!
Plans
Strategic Plan
Water Quality Monitoring Plan 2011-2014
Long Term Water Quality Monitoring Plan
NEW! Governance
Steering Committee membership
Steering Committee Terms of Reference
Public Advisory Committees Terms of Reference
Quarterly Report September 2011
Quarterly Report December 2011
Brochures and Publications
Shuswap Qualified Environmental
Professionals (QEPs)
Shoreline Care: native vegetation to
plant on the shoreline
SLIPP Newsletter, August 2011
Boat Greywater
Green Clean Boating Tips
Livestock, Drinking Water, and Fish
Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide
Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance
Program for Non-Pleasure Crafts
Maps
NEW! Water Quality Monitoring Map
Shuswap Watershed Atlas (features
fisheries habitat information)
Meetings and Presentations
NEW! All-Committee Meeting, April 2012
NEW! Water Quality PAC Workshop, April 2012
NEW! Sustainable Development PAC
Workshop, April 2012
NEW! Recreation Management PAC
Workshop, April 2012
Shoreline Care Workshops, November 2011
Public Meetings, August 2011
Water Quality and Waste Management Public
Advisory Committee Meeting, February 2011
SLIPP Committee Meetings, June 2010
Reports
Education, Compliance and Enforcement
Activity and Results Report: 2010
Education, Compliance and Enforcement
Activity and Results Report: 2009
Education, Compliance and Enforcement
Activity and Results Report: 2008
Greywater Management Strategies Review