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What’s Up With Water in B.C.?

Some of you have been asking about the low level of activity on the Blog over the past few months.  The Living Water Smart Team has been hard at work on a number of fronts but recognizes the opportunity to use the Blog to better interact with you. To that end, here are a couple [...]

Continuing the Water Week Spirit

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 [...]

Regulating during times of scarcity – a multi-stage approach

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 [...]