LIVING WATER SMART IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “If we are going to tackle the huge challenge that is the climate emergency, then we are absolutely going to need to work with nature and put aside the idea that we can dominate it,” stated Laura Dupont, a Councillor with the City of Port Coquitlam, and President of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association
Note to Reader:
The edition of Waterbucket eNews published on February 9, 2021 shone the spotlight on the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LGA) in the southwest corner of British Columbia. Laura Dupont, Lower Mainland LGA President, provided a window into the thinking that motivates her Board to strive for “Better Communities, Better Lives”.
Better Communities, Better Lives
“The Vancouver Island symposium in 2019 on water stewardship was so inspiring and informative. It was a wonderful experience. I left Parksville feeling hopeful,” stated Laura Dupont, a Councillor with the City of Port Coquitlam, and President of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LGA),
“How has the water symposium series inspired me? In SO many ways. There is so much good work being done to support and restore ecosystem services on the island, I am hopeful to see some of that happen here, in a much more urbanized Metro Vancouver.”
“The Lower Mainland Local Government Association offered me more”
“Covering the region from Pemberton to Hope, the Lower Mainland Local Government Association is a diverse membership with diverse needs. It advocates for members on various Provincial and Federal issues and works to inform and advance local government interests. The group also holds a seat on the UBCM executive and some of the committees within.”
“Priorities of the current board are to advance resolutions related to climate resiliency, food security and inequality. The group is open minded and exceedingly progressive on these important issues.”
“Rivers and streams truly are the lifeblood of communities. In this context, an example of Lower Mainland LGA work is Resolution ER8 in 2018 (Upgrade Flood Infrastructure to consider fish and access to fish habitat). It was supported by our membership, then UBCM, and finally the province!! This was my proudest moment since getting elected.”
TO LEARN MORE:
To read the complete article, download a PDF copy of Living Water Smart in British Columbia: Better Communities, Better Lives
