LiveSmart BC

In our first round of engagement, one message we heard time and again is that much more could be done to encourage more efficient use of British Columbia’s water.  British Columbians use more water, on average than other Canadians and than most developed countries. There’s a lot of room for us all to improve. Not [...]

  As Ted White explains in the video above, our goals when it comes to measuring and reporting are straightforward – you can’t manage what you don’t measure.  That’s why measuring and reporting is a key part of our Policy Proposal for BC’s new Water Sustainability Act. Measuring and reporting on water use will help [...]

Managing water when there’s an adequate amount is already challenging. Managing water when there isn’t enough to go around – during drought and times of scarcity – is far more complex. When water shortages occur tough decisions have to be made.  Under the current Water Act, water licences are granted according to the principle of [...]