The web-based Water Conservation Calculator was developed by the Province of British Columbia to support its infrastructure grant application process.
Web-based tool illustrates how specific conservation measures can yield both fiscal and physical water consumption savings. This will enable municipal Councils to make informed decisions.
Making the Most of the Water We Have
The book presents and applies the water soft path approach and discusses the emerging issues and policy impacts around this new paradigm of water management. The focus is on a series of case studies at the provincial (Ontario), watershed (Annapolis Valley), urban and community scales across Canada.
With over 300 videos in many water-related categories. The Water Channel is a public facility which apart from hosting the videos is producing off-line compilations for education and awareness and is also supporting the production of new material.
Decisions about spending on training and education have a direct impact on important issues being faced by the water and wastewater industry today, such as water quality, quality of service, infrastructure maintenance, workforce demographics and safeguarding the environment.
Mike Zbarsky (120p) – Comox Valley Regional District
Development activity and population growth is putting extreme pressure on regional water resources. A key message is that the Comox Valley needs to use less water for a number of reasons.
“A properly designed conservation program has the ability to extend the life of infrastructure, reduce repair, treatment and power costs, reduce power expenses, and defer or eliminate the need for major capital costs. Use of the Water Conservation Calculator may become a Ministry requirement as part of the infrastructure grant application process,” foreshadowed Liam Edwards, A/Director, Infrastructure and Engineering, BC Ministry of Community & Rural Development.
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Conservation Corner – Fall 2009
Water For People is a non-profit international development organization that helps people in developing countries improve their quality of life.
International journalists, experts and a number of other participants from more than 35 countries took part in the 2-day seminar organised by the United Nations on the role of media and communicators.
