City of Surrey is a Champion Supporter of the Partnership for Water Sustainability
Recognition of the City of Surrey
The Champion Supporter designation recognizes government and non-government organizations that are playing a leadership role in the ‘Convening for Action in British Columbia’ initiative.
“The Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC is pleased to recognize the City of Surrey as a Champion Supporter,” stated Kim Stephens, Partnership Executive Director, when he presented Mayor Dianne Watts and Council with a framed letter of recognition. “The City of Surrey’s long-term commitment is helping the Partnership advance the vision for achieving watershed sustainability through implementation of green infrastructure policies and practices.”
City of Surrey Sustainability Charter
In September 2008, the City of Surrey adopted its Sustainability Charter. This comprehensive framework for implementing a progressive, long-term 50-year vision for a Sustainable City provides the backdrop for watershed-based rainwater management. The Sustainability Charter is a driver for a guiding philosophy that has enabled the City to move beyond green infrastructure pilot projects to a broader watersheds objectives approach.
“The Surrey Sustainability Charter is a commitment by the City to place the principles of social, environmental and economic sustainability as the foundation of all decisions we make. It is about making the right choices and doing the right things,” states Mayor Dianne Watts in the foreword.
“The Charter provides a comprehensive lens through which we will view all future initiatives, programs and plans. It provides us with a framework to best develop and manage Surrey’s human and physical resources to create a strong, sustainable city.”
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