BC Water and Waste Association – Annual Conference & Trade Show
BC Water and Waste Association annual conference is the industry event of the year. The conference provide s exceptional professional development opportunities for water and waste water personnel in a social and enjoyable atmosphere.
ESI Helps the City of Kelowna to Measure Up
There are many ways of demonstrating how much water is used but very few ways of assessing how much water is wasted. ESI ( Environmental Sensors Inc.) has partnered with the city of Kelowna, British Columbia to show what happens to their water from the minute it hits the soil …..
Factsheets on Drought Management and Agriculture in British Columbia
Drought can have a major inpact on agricultural production. Impacts are not only felt for the current drrought year, but can have lingering impacts that last several years.
Water Use Plan Helps Summerland Resolve Water Use Conflict
Farmers wanted to have some assurance that their water supply was secure and that future reduction in flows would be based on a plan that was agreed upon by the community and fisheries.
NOGWCA
UBC Okanagan is a partner in the NOGWCA project. This is a three year study funded by the Canada-British Columbia Water Supply Expansion program made available through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Strong Start for Environmental Farm Planning
The encouraging response from the province’s agricultural community to the new Enviornmental Farm program designed to enhance environmental awareness among producers, is good news for B.C. municipalities.
Partnership Committee on Agriculture and the Environment
The Partnership Committee on Agriculture and the environment was established in April, 1998 to provide a single-window approach for consultation on environmental issues that affect farmers and agriculture.
Surrey Takes Lead in Flood Control
The City of Surrey is showing the way by correcting long-standing drainage and flooding problems experienced by farmers in the Sperpentine-Nicomekl Lowlands.
CanWest HORT SHOW
WESTERN CANADA's PREMIER LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY TRADE SHOW The CanWest Horticulture Show has been the meeting place for buyers and sellers of BC’s nursery, floriculture and landscape industry. This event usually takes place in September of each year in Vancouver.
Communication Vehicle for British Columbia Agriculture and Water Issues
The Agriculture & Water community-of-interest is the web-delivery vehicle for informing British Columbians of agriculture and water issues in the province.