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Stewardship

Stewardship of Canadian Waters means that Canadians - including landowners, private companies, voluntary organizations, Aboriginal communities and individual citizens - make conscious decisions every day to act responsibly in conserving, protecting and enhancing Canada's fish habitats and oceans.

DFO's Oceans and Habitat Sector has established a Stewardship Framework that is aligned and supportive of Canada's Stewardship Agenda. The framework provides the principles and key elements for engaging Canadians in the stewardship of Canada's fish habitat and its oceans.

The key elements are:

• Public Awareness and Education
• Capacity for Action
• Recognition
• Evaluation and Reporting

Read our stewardship brochure to find out more about DFO's stewardship activities.