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“Viewing the watershed through an asset management lens provides local governments with a driver to require that development practices mimic the Water Balance,” stated Craig Wightman. “Parksville’s current OCP Review provides a great opportunity to formally recognize the value and inter-dependence of the City’s small stream and groundwater resources, and their importance to people and the region’s highly diverse fish and wildlife populations.  The term ‘livable community’ can take on new relevance in this process, and ensure Parksville remains a community of choice for residents and visitors alike.”       

“Good engineering practice relies on astute observation and sound deduction. Breakthroughs in practical understanding and application happen when applied scientists ask the right questions: What are the data telling us?,” stated Dr. Peter Coombes. The Primer on Integrated Rainwater and Groundwater Management for Lands on Vancouver Island and Beyond provides a science-based understanding of factors that impact on watershed and stream health, either for better or worse.

“The City of Parksville is fortunate to have the funding support of the Green Municipal Fund,” said Parksville Mayor Chris Burger. “With this partnership, the City will be in a position to complete the review and update of our Official Community Plan, ensuring that our future planning is sustainable for our residents for many years to come.” With a permanent population of 12,000, a peak-season day population of 20,000 and changing conditions, Parksville is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) to address key sustainability issues such as greenhouse gas emission reduction.