LIVING WATER SMART IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “A request from Todd Pugh of CivicInfo BC was my source of inspiration for evolving Waterbucket eNews to feature stories behind the sources,” stated Kim Stephens, Executive Director, Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC
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, Editor’s Perspective (REPRODUCED BELOW), and the Story Behind the Story.
The edition published on September 16, 2025 kicked off a new season. This provided a timely opportunity to reflect on the genesis of the idea for featuring “stories behind the series” and how the Partnership has evolved its approach to storytelling.
EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE / FALL SEASON PREVIEW
“Todd Pugh is the founding Executive Director of CivicInfo BC. This is a local government data and information agency, serving British Columbia’s municipal sector since 2000. Five years ago, Todd had an idea for a feature which he called Civic Voices. He inspired me to run with that idea,” recalled Kim Stephens, Waterbucket eNews Editor and Partnership Executive Director.
10 stories weave a story within a story
Calls to action to turn problems into solutions
In the weeks and months ahead, readers can look forward to a curated mix of stories. A group of thought leaders address a range of issues. Each story is about a call to action. A thread weaving its way through the 10 stories is, take the long view and do what is right not what is easy.
Another common thread is that turning problems into solutions depends on sharing lived experience through conversations that inspire and energize. This is how understanding is passed on about what works and what does not.
Images are mostly from the Partnership’s library. Some are from the public domain and Creative Commons.
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: Coming this fall on Waterbucket eNews.
