In 2009, Coastal First Nations developed a Regional Monitoring System (RMS) that ensures a standardized approach to data collection for Nations monitoring coastal regions.
The RMS encourages collaboration between Nations and provides data for decision-making, while increasing Coastal Guardian Watchmen capacity and encouraging further engagement with resource users through compliance monitoring, education and outreach.
WHAT WE ARE MONITORING
The issues currently being monitored reflect priority concerns identified by communities regarding damage to cultural sites, excessive hunting and over-fishing, declining populations of fish and wildlife, and the inadequate presence and response of enforcement agencies.
