Title: Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 12 Fisheries Management Plan
Ministry: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Date Proposal loaded to the Registry: April 15, 2016
Keyword(s):Fish and Wildlife | Monitoring
Comment Period: 45 days: submissions may be made between April 15, 2016 and May 30, 2016.
Description of Policy:
The intent of the Ecological Framework for Recreational Fisheries Management is to manage and monitor fisheries at a larger Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) scale to provide optimal social, cultural and economic opportunities and values derived through the biologically sustainable use of aquatic resources across FMZs and the province, and to enhance public input and involvement in the fisheries management planning process. As a result, Fisheries Management Advisory Councils that include representation from First Nations, stakeholders, the science community and the public have been established. The intent of the councils is to help the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) develop direction and objectives for the management of fisheries resources. This new direction will help the MNRF to better address fisheries sustainability, evaluate the effectiveness of management actions and address other resource management concerns on a fisheries management zone basis. Fisheries Management Zone 12 (FMZ 12) includes portions of the MNRF administrative districts of Kemptville, Pembroke and North Bay. The fisheries resources of FMZ 12 are used by First Nations, resident anglers and non-resident anglers as well as commercial fishers. They provide important recreational, economic and cultural importance to communities within the zone. Prominent sports fish species within FMZ 12 include walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, channel catfish, and muskellunge. The MNRF, in co-operation with the FMZ 12 Advisory Council, have developed a range of fisheries management objectives and strategies, which will be specific to maintaining fisheries within the unique ecological and social features of FMZ 12. These objectives and strategies form the basis of the draft Fisheries Management Plan which is being presented to the public for review and consultation prior to preparation of a final plan. The FMZ 12 plan for the Ottawa River does not contain any regulation changes, all regulation changes on the Ottawa River were made prior to the establishment of the FMZ 12 Advisory Council as part of a regulation harmonization project with Quebec. The information collected during the planning process for the Fisheries Management Zone 12 Fisheries Management Plan will be used by the public, the private sector, municipalities and government agencies to help guide future management of fisheries and aquatic resources to ensure the sustainability of the aquatic ecosystems in FMZ 12. FMZ 12 – Ottawa River Fisheries Management Plan link: https://apps.mnr.gov.on.ca/public/files/er/ottawa-river-fmz12-fisheries-management-plan.pdf FMZ 12 – Background Information Report link: https://apps.mnr.gov.on.ca/public/files/er/ottawa-river-background-report.pdf
Purpose of Policy:
The purpose of the fisheries management plan is to provide direction for the management of the fisheries resources within Fisheries Management Zone 12.
Other Information:
Information on the draft Fisheries Management Zone 12 Fisheries Management Plan/additional information on the Ecological Framework for Fisheries Management and the Fisheries Management Zones can be found at: http://www.ontario.ca/zonecouncils The online questionnaire can be found at link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FX7D5QR Fisheries management zones - how fisheries management zones monitor and manage Ontario’s recreational fisheries: http://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/fisheries-management-zones Joff Cote, Management Biologist (French Language Services) Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Operations Division Southern Region Kemptville District 10 Campus Drive Postal Bag 2002 Kemptville Ontario K0G 1J0 PHONE: (613)258-8214 FAX: (613)258-3920
Public Consultation:
This proposal has been posted for a 45 day public review and comment period starting April 15, 2016. If you have any questions, or would like to submit your comments, please do so by May 30, 2016 to the individual listed under "Contact". Additionally, you may submit your comments on-line. All comments received prior to May 30, 2016 will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Ministry if they are submitted in writing or electronically using the form provided in this notice and reference EBR Registry number 012-6583. Please Note: All comments and submissions received will become part of the public record. Comments received as part of the public participation process for this proposal will be considered by the decision maker for this proposal. Your personal information may be used in the decision making process on this proposal and it may be used to contact you if clarification of your comment is required. It may be shared (along with your comment) with other Ontario Ministries for use in the decision making process. Questions about this collection should be directed to the contact mentioned on the Proposal Notice page.
Contact:
All comments on this proposal must be directed to:
John Boos REGIONAL PLANNING BIOLOGIST Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Regional Operations Division Southern Region 300 Water Street Floor 4 Robinson Place South Tower Peterborough Ontario K9J 8M5 Phone: (705) 755-1748
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Additional Information:
The following government offices have additional information regarding this Proposal. To arrange a viewing of these documents please call the Ministry Contact or the Office listed below.
Pembroke District 31 Riverside Drive Pembroke Ontario K8A 8R6 Phone: (613) 732-3661 North Bay District 3301 Trout Lake Road North Bay Ontario P1A 4L7 Phone: (705) 475-5550 Kemptville District 10 Campus Drive Postal Bag 2002 Kemptville Ontario K0G 1J0 Phone: (613) 258-8204
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