Public feedback is being sought on Powell River’s draft wildlife attractant bylaw.
The city is accepting feedback until July 20 before recommending the bylaw to council for consideration which is meant to reduce wildlife conflict while supporting food security, composting, urban agriculture and waste diversion practices.
The bylaw offers mitigation strategies to deter wildlife through clear requirements of how to store wildlife attractants and collection carts.
The city said it’s a first step to reducing risks to public safety, pets and livestock, agriculture activity and property, while also reducing public nuisance complaints and preventing avoidable, human-caused loss of wildlife.
The bylaw enables residents with some latitude in compliance to support sustainable land stewardship while also providing bylaw enforcement staff with the tools to exercise appropriate discretion in seeking compliance.
The city said they’re committed to listening to the feedback received and implementing the feedback received in the bylaw presented to council.
More information on the draft bylaw can be found on the city’s website.
