Are you considering buying lakefront property?In this episode, The Stone Sisters sit down with Patrick Tobin, senior authorization officer with the ministry of forest. He has worked for the ministry for 25 years, protecting the Okanagan waterfront and managing provincial/crown land business lines. He and The Stone Sisters dive into the process of obtaining licenses and permits when buying waterfront properties with existing docks, or before adding a dock to your property. Patrick outlines the pieces of legislation that affect your ability to have a structure on the lake, The Land Act and The Water Sustainability Act. Another piece of the puzzle is Common Law, which for example, includes your right to deep water accessibility on your property, which is useful for dock extensions. He also sheds some light on the Kokanee salmon colour code zones and how those zones can affect your property. Patrick and The Stone Sisters talk through the fine details of what your first steps in building a dock are, and what your role is when buying a property with an existing dock. Finally, Patrick shares some useful online resources for people looking for more info, Okanagan Large Lakes Foreshore Protocol and Private Moorage To learn more about The Stone Sisters or to get in touch, visit www.stonesisters.comWant to connect with Patrick?Send questions to [email protected] learn more about the Stone Sisters or to get in touch, visit www.stonesisters.com