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World Water Day and Canada Water Week may have come to a close, but the spirit which invigorates these days continues here on the Living Water Smart Blog. We are continuing to feature Water Champions – both members of our team here in the BC Public Service and members of the wider water community who stand out by standing up for British Columbia’s water.

 Robin Pike, Watershed Research Hydrologist, BC Ministry of Environment helps understand disturbances to water that affect ecosystems so that we can better manage our potential impacts.  “Of all the natural features in British Columbia,” Robin says. Water is our most important resource.”

Former Dawson Creek Mayor Calvin Kruk left a legacy that included a passion for water in the Peace that still echoes to this day.  Not only was he instrumental in leading water stewardship in his community, but he also championed the use of greener technologies to help reduce Dawson Creek’s carbon footprint.  Not surprisingly, in 2007 Calvin Kruk was named Solar Leader of the Year by the Canadian Solar Industries Association. Calvin passed away in 2008.

The current Mayor of Dawson Creek, Mike Bernier continues to champion Calvin’s legacy of smarter water use. When Dawson Creek faced a water shortage this past year, they worked together to overcome the crisis.  “People really stepped up when they needed to and were very creative and understanding in not watering lawns and how to be economical with the water,” Mayor Bernier said in an interview with Dawson Creek Daily News. “(We) always rely on snow and rain to provide us water. It’s a delicate resource.”

Do you know a Water Champion who you’d like us to feature? Leave a comment or send us an email and let us know who is leading water sustainability in your community.