DOWNLOAD A COPY OF: “Living Water Smart in British Columbia: Kelowna’s Water Security Plan, template for One Water” – released by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in October 2025
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. Stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway (REPRODUCED BELOW), Editor’s Perspective, and the Story Behind the Story.
The edition published on October 14, 2025 featured Rod MacLean, utilities planning manager with the City Kelowna. After eight years of effort, he helped guide the City’s Water Security Pan over the finish line. It was approved by Council in April 2025. It is a landmark accomplishment because it establishes a One Water precedent in British Columbia. The Kelowna plan is distinguished by the fact that it also acknowledges the syilx Water Declaration.
ONE MINUTE TAKEAWAY for the extremely busy reader
“It took us eight years to get Kelowna’s first Water Security Plan across the finish line. We define our community’s responsibilities within this plan,” states Rod MacLean with a wry smile and obvious pride in their accomplishment.
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Waterbucket eNews stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway, Editor’s Perspective and Context for Busy Reader, and the Story Behind the Story. To read the complete 3-part storyline, download a PDF copy of Living Water Smart in British Columbia: Kelowna’s Water Security Plan, template for One Water.
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