“Living Water Smart provides a framework and sets a direction. The purpose in convening for action is to establish consistent expectations on-the-ground: This is what we want to achieve, and this is how we will get there. Our immediate objective in convening for action is to encourage ‘green choices’ that will ripple through time,” stated Kim Stephens. Read More
“In 2013, the IREI is moving from ‘proof of approach’ on Vancouver Island to full-scale implementation, including Metro Vancouver and beyond. Inter-regional collaboration will help leverage more with the same resources. Everyone will be able to better deliver on regulatory objectives and compliance,” states Derek Richmond. Read More
2011 Summit showcased how local governments and others in the Comox Valley are collaborating as a regional team to achieve 'An Integrated Watershed Approach to Settlement'. Read More
Showcasing of the Lower Cowichan River integrated plan for flood management creates an opportunity for inter-valley sharing with the Comox Valley. Read More
Those operating in the local government setting can now access tools and experience that will enable them to make a difference. The approach is TOP-DOWN / BOTTOM-UP and is keyed to three words: ALIGNMENT, COLLABORATION, INTEGRATION. Read More
Tim Pringle has demonstrated leadership, innovation and collaboration to address issues related to the use and conservation of land in communities, regions, professions, and the province as a whole. Read More
The 2010 Gaining Ground Conference was targeted to practitioners and advocates across a range of fields working to advance and accelerate urban sustainability. Read More
>Major breakthroughs happen when decision makers in government work with grass-roots visionaries in the community to create desired outcomes. This is the essence of the Bowker Creek story. Read More
The Province’s Living Water Smart and Green Communities initiatives provide a framework and direction for convening for action in the Okanagan, on Vancouver Island and in Metro Vancouver. Each regional initiative is developing a vision and road map for achieving settlement in balance with ecology. Read More
A scenario comparison tool to assess green infrastructure effectiveness, achieve a lighter 'water footprint' and protect stream health. Learn More
The Water Conservation Calculator illustrates how specific water conservation measures can yield both fiscal and physical water savings for communities. Learn More
This Landscape Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
This Agricultural Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
