A Lloydminster man has pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an order and altering the shoreline of a lake west of Meadow Lake, Sask. In September 2013, conservation officers acting on behalf of the Water Security Agency (WSA) received a public complaint.
The man was found doing shoreline work to remove a hillside cabin on Makwa Lake and did not obtain the proper permit. During the investigation, the individual was issued a stop work order and notice of intent to issue an environmental protection order but he continued to do work.
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“Not complying with an order is considered a serious offence,” said Sam Ferris, environmental and municipal management services executive director.
Reid Keebaugh was convicted in November of two counts under sections of the Environment Management and Protection Act, including one count of altering the configuration of the bed bank or boundary of any water body without a permit. He was fined $15,400 by a provincial court judge in Loon Lake.
An aquatic habitat protection permit is required by WSA to ensure shorelines are not eroded and water quality is not affected by construction.
Anyone who suspects an environmental violation can call the Turn in Poachers phone line at 1-800-667-7651 or report it online.
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