Victoria Officials say signs are posted at popular ice fishing sites, reminding shelter owners to respect regulations and to properly maintain their shelters until the end of the fishing season. “We will be working closely with the ice fishing community to ensure that no debris is left in our waterways,” said Crossman. The release says the annual removal order falls under Section 15 (7) of the Water Quality Regulation of the Clean Environment Act. Owners are responsible for removing their structures before the respective deadlines to avoid causing an environmental hazard by having possible waste and debris in the province’s waterways, the province wrote in a news release. They must also remove all garbage and debris. Ice fishers have an obligation to ensure no harm is caused to the environment.