Is this how much?

A few days ago we posted 'How much should we care about Joseph Creek?'.  It is interesting to read the Riparian Areas Regulation Implementation Guidebook, January, 2006 from the Government of BC.
http://www.llbc.leg.bc.ca/public/pubdocs/bcdocs/405653/implementationguidebook.pdf

It is curious to note that the map included does not include this part of the Province although there is no good reason for the regulations not to be applied here.  A Guidelines and Best Management Practices from the Ministry of the Environment is also available would surely seem to be applicable to Cranbrook.

Many municipalities appear to have their own strict regulations with regard to protection of municipal riparian zones. Several great initiatives have been made in recent years to restore some riparian areas adjacent to our Joseph Creek. In fact one such initiative undertaken by the city is adjacent and opposite to this location and a picture of it (taken in summer) was posted a couple of days ago. 

Thirty five years ago both adults and children fishing from the bank of Joseph Creek were not an uncommon sight.

What set back for riparian zones should be implemented ? 

How must this be enforced?

We ask again how serious are we really about protecting our waterways and how much is really understood about the importance and fragility of these waterways and sources?