MattersEnvironmentFirst seen May 9, 2024Last discussed May 21, 2024
Wildlife attractant awareness campaign
Staff were directed to promote secure storage of refuse and to examine legal options, including a possible wildlife attractants bylaw. The work aims to reduce human-wildlife conflicts by limiting access to garbage and other attractants.
Where it stands: Staff directed to run a public awareness campaign and explore legal options May 21, 2024.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Staff directed to promote secure refuse storage and explore bylaw options
Council directed staff to conduct a public awareness campaign about secure storage of refuse and to explore legal options including a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw to reduce human‑wildlife conflicts.
Decision: Directed staff to run a public awareness campaign and explore a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw.
Passed
- Andrea Miller (View Royal)Asks · Wildlife attractant bylaws
Asks CRD municipalities to consider jointly hiring a wildlife-attractant bylaw officer, with education and enforcement, to protect wildlife and neighborhoods. - Molly CameronSupports · Wildlife attractant bylaws
Supports municipal enforcement and fines for unsecured garbage, arguing education alone cannot prevent wildlife habituation and resulting safety risks. - Rebecca McClure (Langford)Asks · Bear safety and attractants
Asks council to join BC’s Bear Smart Community Program and help residents afford bear-resistant garbage and food-waste containers. - S. Geary (Bear Mountain Parkway)Supports · Wildlife attractant bylaws
Supports enforceable, funded attractant bylaws and asks for secure-garbage programs for renters and fines for residents who ignore warnings. - Ron RuppSupports · Development gate
Thanks staff and council for finding a solution for the development gate and expresses appreciation for their support.
- Andrea Miller (View Royal)Asks · Wildlife attractant bylaws
Notices of motion were received and one notice (10.1) was moved and carried directing staff on wildlife attractants.
Councillor Harder read a Notice of Motion regarding managing wildlife attractants and directed staff to conduct public awareness and explore legal options including a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw.