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Water use rising faster than world population

Nov 07, 2011 0 Comments

By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Like oil in the 20th century, water could well be the essential commodity on which the 21st century....

Are Dead Trees More Combustible Than Live Ones?

Nov 03, 2011 4 Comments

By JIM ROBBINS, New York Times

Fire damage amid pines destroyed by beetles in Montana. Some still had needles.
As Justin Gillis explained at length....

Feds offer $65.7 million for Stave Lake project, if voters OK deal

Nov 01, 2011 0 Comments

Feds offer $65.7 m for Stave Lake P3.
BY ROCHELLE BAKER, VANCOUVER SUN The City of Abbotsford will receive up to $65.7 million in....

Robson/Raspberry residents approve water system

Oct 31, 2011 0 Comments

By Craig Lindsay - Castlegar News Published: October 23, 2011 2:00 PM Updated: October 23, 2011 2:19 PM

Robson/Raspberry water quality improvements estimated at $3.4 million.
The votes have....

Province to release draft Water Act legislation in 2012

Oct 28, 2011 0 Comments

Water Act Modernization - What's Next?

Water Act ModernizationUpdate on Water Act modernization Source: email from Living Water Smart ENV:EX
Dear Water Supply Association of BC: I would....

Beaver-proof fences keep water flowing: More humane way to stop dams from choking supply.

Oct 27, 2011 1 Comments

Beaver Lodge
By Mike Raptis, The Province October 19, 2011 Bowen Island residents, animal protection advocates and municipal officials teamed up Tuesday in an effort....

College first to ban bottled water

Oct 27, 2011 0 Comments

By Clara Ho, Calgary Herald October 8, 2011

College bans bottled water.
St. Mary's University College has gone bottled water-free, becoming the first post-secondary institution....

Ross concerned about P3 project

Oct 26, 2011 0 Comments

Mission Water Sewer Commission is against Abbotsford's P3 proposal.
BY ROCHELLE BAKER, THE TIMES OCTOBER 13, 2011 While the City of Abbotsford and bulk of....