The Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) Annual Reports provide insight into the array of tools and options Natural Resource Officers use to deal with alleged contraventions to British Columbia's (B.C.'s) natural resource laws.
Natural resource activities in B.C. are regulated by a wide range of legislation. The Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) annual reports provide information on the compliance and enforcement activities conducted relating to the following Acts and their associated regulations:
The annual reports detail how NROS ensures the efficient delivery of services through well-established priorities and supports important provincial-wide initiatives, such as emergency response efforts and reconciliation through genuine collaborations with our First Nations and Indigenous partners.
To report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws, see the How to report section on the Report All Poachers and Polluters page.
Use the Natural Resource Violation (NRV) form to report known or suspected concerns for water, roads, forestry operations or any misuse of Crown lands or cultural heritage resources.
'Misuse' includes inappropriate or dangerous use of fire, water, timber, roads or any type of activity that could have a negative impact on publicly held (Crown) land.