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Health Canada's Fact Sheet on Bti

Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, commonly referred to as Bti, is a bacterium found naturally in soils. Since 1982, it has been used successfully worldwide as a biological pest control agent to combat mosquitoes and blackflies. Read More

The Biological Integrity of Okanagan Streams:

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The Okanagan’s ecosystems are coming under increasing pressure with the population growth and associated development currently experienced in the region. We sought a method of assessing the health of the Okanagan’s lowland streams, many of which are in or near urban areas. We chose to use benthic invertebrates as indicators of stream health. Read More

Mideast Facing Choice Between Crops and Water

CAIRO — Global food shortages have placed the Middle East and North Africa in a quandary, as they are forced to choose between growing more crops to feed an expanding population or preserving their already scant supply of water. Read More

Smarter Water Laws

Living Water Smart (“LWS”) – BC's Water Plan was released on June 3, 2008 by Environment Minister Barry Penner. This long awaited Plan is the latest stage in a history of efforts to reform BC's water laws over the past 15 years. This comment from the UBC Program on Water Governance is an initial reaction to the Plan, and points out crucial issues that deserve more in-depth exploration through a thorough public consultation. Read More