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The Ministry of Environment is comprised of four Divisions: Environmental Stewardship Division (ESD), Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the Conservation Officer Service (COS), and the Water Stewardship Division (WSD). The regional office also combines staff from the Corporate Services Division. (see map for details).

Omineca Regional Offices are located
in Prince George.

EPD/COS Office
#325 - 1011 Fourth Avenue
Prince George BC V2L 3H9
Phone: (250) 565-6135
Fax: (250) 565-6629

ESD Office
4051 18th Ave
Prince George BC V2N 1B3
Phone: (250) 565-6135
Fax: (250) 565-6940

Environmental Stewardship Division (ESD)

The Environmental Stewardship Division (ESD) is responsible for three main program areas: Fish & Wildlife Management, Ecosystem (habitat) management, Parks & Protected Area management. Details about these program areas can be found on the ESD web page.

Environmental Protection Division (EPD)

The Environmental Protection program administers the Environmental Management Act and Integrated Pest Management Act. Staff are responsible for: issuing permits, approvals, licences and plans for pesticide use and the discharge of wastes to the environment; monitoring and reporting on compliance; assessing environmental impacts of new and existing projects; monitoring air and water quality; emergency response to spills and floods; and contaminated site management.

Conservation Officer Service (COS)

The Conservation Officer Service (COS) is the delivery arm of the Enforcement program in the Ministry. It works with other professional staff in the ministry to achieve compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation. Conservation officers are also involved with response to wildlife-human conflicts where human health and safety are at risk, or where significant property damage has occurred because of this conflict.

Water Stewardship Division (WSD)

British Columbia’s water resource is one of our most precious and important assets. From a crucial supply of drinking water, to energy to recreation to irrigation, B.C. water meets many needs for many people. The Water Stewardship Division (WSD) is responsible for water licensing, water utility regulation, groundwater protection, source water protection, flood safety, and drought management.