Convening for Action in British Columbia

DOWNLOAD A COPY OF: “Living Water Smart in British Columbia: When we are part of a network, everyone goes further” – released by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in February 2026

February 4, 2026 - Posted in ...2026, 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. Stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway (REPRODUCED IN PART BELOW), Editor’s Perspective, and the Story Behind the Story.

The edition published on February 4, 2026 featured Rémi Dubé and his reflections on what was achieved when the Partnership hosted an intergenerational gathering of local government staff, past and current, in January 2026. This was a defining moment in Partnership history. The forum was the springboard for a 3-year transition strategy that addresses the question: Who will lead the Partnership after the Year 2028?

ONE MINUTE TAKEAWAY for the extremely busy reader

“The January 29 2026 Ambassadors of the Partnership Forum will be remembered as the launchpad for the future of the Partnership,” stated Rémi Dubé when he reflected on what was accomplished in bringing together alumni and current local government staff to share stories and learn from each other.

“Round table discussions clearly demonstrated a desire for collaboration in finding solutions to today’s challenges. The forum was an inter-regional gathering with folks from Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Okanagan and East Kootenays.”

When we are part of a network, everyone goes further

“Our Partnership mission is to build a network that fosters support in developing solutions to today’s water sustainability challenges. These range from land use impacts to climate change, and from higher demands on infrastructure to less support for maintaining these works.”

“Challenges also range from sharing accurate, scientifically grounded knowledge to weeding through political agendas and misinformation, and from the status quo to embracing a wholistic environmentally sound wisdom.”

“Some of our ambassadors suggest that we host focused regional forums on specific areas of concern. Some believe field visits similar to the Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation Series in the 2000s can again lead to further cooperation and sharing,” Rémi Dubé concluded.

To Learn More:

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: When we are part of a network, everyone goes further.