Coastal Waters Monitoring Program (CWMP)

Goal

The goal of the CWMP is to understand and protect the nearshore environments of SON Territory through monitoring, assessment, and connection with the diversity of habitats and inhabitants of our lands and waters. 
 

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Core Objective

  1. To complete a comprehensive ecological baseline of the coastal/nearshore regions of the Territory and continue monitoring annually.
  2. To assert SON’s jurisdiction in the Territory and enhance SON’s ability to make ecologically informed decisions about new and ongoing projects in the Territory in consultation and engagement with the Government and proponents.  
  3. To connect SON Community members to the natural environment of their Territory (and to understand current and changing health).
  4. To incorporate the Ecological Knowledge and priorities of SON Community members into the scope of monitoring, and in the analysis, interpretation and communication of data.
  5. To provide meaningful, long-term training and employment opportunities to SON membership.