Convening for Action in British Columbia

DOWNLOAD A COPY OF: “Living Water Smart in British Columbia: Our land ethic has consequences for water” – released by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in October 2023

October 24, 2023 - Posted in ...2023, PUBLICATIONS & DOWNLOADS

Note to Reader:

Published by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in British Columbia, Waterbucket eNews celebrates the leadership of individuals and organizations who are guided by the Living Water Smart vision. The edition published on October 24, 2023 featured Eric Bonham and his story behind the story of the creation of the BC Lake Stewardship Society (BCLSS) in 1997 by Ministry of Environment colleagues Rick Nordin and Ken Ashley.

Our Land Ethic has Consequences for Water!

Eric Bonham is a former Director in two provincial ministries – Environment and Municipal Affairs. While in government, he was a driving force behind the partnership-based Urban Salmon Habitat Program (USHP) of the 1990s.

“The success of the USHP was in the integration and partnership that was encouraged between local government and the steward,” recalls Eric Bonham. “The win-win approach greatly enthused citizens and elected officials alike to commit to the program.”

He describes this experience as life-defining because it influenced his history of commitment to his community, with a deep passion for community stewardship and engagement.

MISSION POSSIBLE: “top-down and bottom-up” engagement of community

In this edition of Waterbucket eNews, Eric Bonham shares the “story behind the story” of the BC Lake Stewardship Society of which he is a director. “Stewardship operates under a different dynamic than the private sector or government. Stewards are drawn together for a common cause, like-minded individuals with a vision for the greater good,” explains Eric Bonham.

TO LEARN MORE:

To read the complete story, download a copy of Living Water Smart in British Columbia: Our land ethic has consequences for water. The downloadable version includes a Bonus Feature – the guest essay by Eric Bonham!