Portobello Creek National Wildlife Area Management Plan: chapter 8

8 Enforcement

The management of National Wildlife Areas (NWAs) is based on three Acts:

• Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and Migratory Birds Regulations
• Canada Wildlife Act and Wildlife Area Regulations
• Species at Risk Act

To promote compliance with the Canada Wildlife Act and Wildlife Area Regulations, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service posts signs along the NWA boundaries and at main access points that identify what activities are authorized within each NWA and any conditions on those activities.

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Wildlife Enforcement Division (ECCC-WED) is responsible for enforcement of federal and provincial wildlife laws, and will perform on-site inspections and investigations, patrol the NWA to promote compliance, and prevent prohibited activities within the NWA.

ECCC-WED officers monitor compliance with the Canada Wildlife Act, Wildlife Area Regulations, Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act and the provincial Wildlife Act, 1989 on an ongoing basis and will initiate investigations when required. ECCC-WED officers will respond to violations and take appropriate enforcement actions. Canadian Wildlife Service Atlantic staff provides details from site inspections that may require investigation.