24 Mar Improving Ecosystem Function in the Upper Columbia Basin
Check out this discussion paper by the Upper Columbia Basin Environmental Collaborative (UCBEC) which "...
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08 Jun New research available on Columbia Basin glaciers
The five-year study on the status of glaciers in the Columbia Basin done by researchers Brian Menounos and Ben Pelto has recently been released. The Canadian Columbia Basin Glacier and Snow Research Network has made the full report and summary of "Glaciers in the Canadian...
31 Jan POLIS: A Watershed Security Fund for British Columbia
This Watershed Security Fund Position Paper offers a look at opportunities for the provincial government to lay the ground work for protection of freshwater in communities all throughout B.C. This paper is the result of a collaboration between the POLIS Water Sustainability Project, First Nations...
31 Jan Water Sustainability Plans: Potential, Options, and Essential Content
On October 22, 2019 University of Victoria's POLIS Water Sustainability Project and Environmental Law Centre released an Innovation Brief, based on their investigations into Water Sustainability Plans under British Columbia's Water Sustainability Act. In the summary they state that these plans " can assist watershed communities...
30 Sep Tapped Out: A Special Report on Water Scarcity and Water Solutions in British Columbia
Watershed Watch has just released a new report on water scarcity in B.C.: Tapped Out: A Special Report on Water Scarcity and Water Solutions in British Columbia. According to this report, "2.9 million British Columbians live in areas where water shortages are likely to be a serious problem...
03 Jul Water Security for Canadians: Solutions for Canada’s Emerging Water Crisis
This concept note outlines how the federal government can provide leadership and better exercise its jurisdiction to help prevent Canada’s emerging water crisis. It proposes a number of specific and achievable activities that will position Canada as a global leader in water prediction, management, and...
19 Dec All existing non-domestic groundwater users must apply for their groundwater licence by March 1, 2019
If you are using groundwater (from a well or dugout) for non-domestic uses you are legally required to submit a groundwater licence application before March 1, 2019. Start yours in person at your local Front Counter BC office, or online at https://portal.nrs.gov.bc.ca/web/client/-/existing-use-groundwater-licence-application...
06 Dec Christmas is coming and we have your gifts sorted!
Searching for the perfect Christmas gift this holiday season that won't hurt the planet? Look no further, we have a few things for you to get excited about! 1. Kootenay Lake Watershed Maps Laminated: $25 Un-laminated: $15 2. $28 Kootenay Lake Hats Locally designed by Shawn Morris and manufactured...
19 Sep September 23, 2018 is BC Rivers Day
BC Rivers Day is September 23, 2018. To celebrate, Our Water BC has developed a River IQ challenge. Once you have completed the challenge you are able to enter your details to be in the draw to win great prizes from #MEC and #Patagonia British Columbia is home...
29 May Youth Water Passport
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Check out our Water Passports. These awesome booklets were designed locally by Beth Joy Studio for our Youth Water Festival, 2018....