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“Designing with nature captures the essence of climate change adaptation. Adaptation is about responding to the changes that will inevitably occur. Adaptation is at the community level and is therefore about collaboration. Rainwater management is at the heart of designing with nature,” stated John Slater. “When Kim Stephens asked me what does a lighter hydrologic footprint mean to me, I pointed across the street to the new Tim Horton’s. No water that falls on the building or on the parking lot leaves the site.”

Total Water Management: Practices for a Sustainable Future, by Neil Grigg – cover (125p)
This book serves as an instruction manual for integrating the water needs of society and the environment. It is about the balance between our responsibilities to provide safe and reliable water services and to protect the environment.

Eagle Lake (200p)
To have as low an impact on the environment as possible, the District chose the membrane filtration system because it produces high quality drinking water and is also a compact technology.

The settlement will provide the sewer district with the opportunity to propose larger uses of green infrastructure in exchange for reductions in the scope of traditional infrastructure projects.

A convergence of interests has created an opportunity for all the players to set their sights on the common good.

“In 2003, we moved into a vacuum as the Water Sustainability Committee. Through collaboration, we built a network in the local government setting. We have demonstrated that the collaborative approach works. Morphing the ‘convening for action’ network into a legal entity is a natural evolution. It means we can raise the bar for doing business differently. It opens new doors and broadens our reach. It enhances our ability to connect with champions in other jurisdictions and sectors who share a vision for British Columbia,” stated Kim Stephens.

One million British Columbians rely on groundwater for daily use and the demand is increasing. It is a large group of people and that is not including industry or agricultural use.

In 2002, BC’s Stormwater Planning Guidebook introduced a set of five guiding principles. These are captured by the acronym ADAPT, where the “P” stands for Plan at four scales – regional, watershed, neighbourhood and site.”In integrating actions at four scales, the intended purpose of an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan is to provide a clear picture of how local governments can be proactive in applying land use planning tools to protect property and aquatic habitat, while at the same time accommodating land development and population growth,” stated Peter Law.

Tim Pringle (120p) at 2010 Land Awards Gala
Tim has demonstrated leadership, innovation and collaboration to address issues related to use and conservation of land in communities, regions, professions, and province as a whole.

“Getting our water rules and management right has the potential to make everyone involved look good,” emphasizes Oliver Brandes. “Water is our most important asset and investing in this ‘natural capital market’ will ensure benefits for all of us now and into the future.”