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WATERLOGGED: BC Coastal Water Suppliers publish first newsletter
The CWSA Board has undergone many changes over the past months but out of it all there appears to be new energy to tackle the many issues all suppliers face.
Soft Path for Water Strategy for Salt Spring Island released by the POLIS Project
Susanne Porter-Bopp (140p) – POLIS Project
A commitment to “preserve water for the next generation” means that all new demands for water will be met through conservation and efficiency rather than expanding supply.
Local homeowners in Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley recognized for water wise landscaping
The Comox Valley Regional District has recognized two homeowners and one local business for creating water wise landscapes and for their commitment to reducing water consumption.
Comox Valley Water Efficiency Plan sets regional target: 27% reduction in annual water use by 2014
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.
Comox Valley Regional District Goes Low Flow With Toilet Rebate Program
The Comox Valley Regional District has launched a pilot toilet rebate program as part of its plan to achieve a 27 percent reduction in water consumption by 2014.
The greening of tourist accommodation on Salt Spring Island
The goal of this project was to look at how tourist accommodation operators on Salt Spring Island could adopt best water conservation practices. This tied into the 'Green Accommodations' initiative developed by the local Chamber of Commerce, one of the goals of which was to ensure that tourism on Salt Spring Island would become a beacon of environmental stewardship and a model for sustainability which the rest of the Gulf Islands could look to as an example of best practice in the industry.