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Watershed stewards look to the future

Jul 27, 2011 0 Comments

Lake Cowichan Gazette, July 25, 2011: With its first board elected, the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society is ready to move toward the future. The two-year old committee....

Okanagan Basin Water Board opposes herbicide use

Jul 25, 2011 0 Comments

OSOYOOS TIMES, July 13, 2011: The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is asking a Washington state-based organization focused on weed control to reconsider its plans to use....

B.C. water legislation has no teeth

Jul 21, 2011 5 Comments

Vancouver Sun, July 20, 2011 Op-Ed: It’s time for the province to lose its frontier attitude and impose penalties on water-rights abusers. Read More.....

Tofino moving to flat rate?

Jul 20, 2011 0 Comments

Yasmin Aboelsaud, Westerly Contributor Published: Wednesday, July 13, 2011. The majority of Tofino residents agree the priority for the district's water rates and capital levy should address costs related....

Westside reservoir gets nod

Jul 20, 2011 12 Comments

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board has authorized a contract for construction of a reservoir for part of the North Westside area. For the complete....

Court rules inadequate groundwater consultation

Jul 15, 2011 8 Comments

Civicinfo BC: NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE HALALT FIRST NATION: Halalt Chief Welcomes Court Decision   HALALT - Chief James Thomas welcomed (the July 13) B.C. supreme court decision....

Dr. David Stuart Stevenson

Jul 14, 2011 1 Comments

It is with profound regret we announce the passing of a long time member and staunch supporter of the Water Supply Association of BC. Dr. David Stuart....

Meters to help Vancouver with water conservation

Jul 13, 2011 0 Comments

Vancouver Sun, July 12, 2011: City of Vancouver aims to drop consumption by 33 per cent: Meters.....