Tag: water

SCRD brings supplemental water supply to Keats Island by barge 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District says it will supply supplemental water to the Eastbourne water system on Keats Island because of low aquifer levels. 

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

SCRD approves water ten-year water efficiency plan 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District has approved a water efficiency plan for the next ten years. According to a news release from the regional district, the plan supports a safe, reliable water supply and using available water as efficiently as possible. 

Nanaimo entering dry season with full reservoir

City of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
Water levels in Nanaimo’s reservoir are above normal for this time of year. 

Pender Harbour residents will get first water bills on new system 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
Residents of North and South Pender Harbour will soon receive their first water bill under a new volumetric billing system.

RDN will host activities for Water to Earth Month 

Regional District of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is hosting events and activities for Water to Earth Month. 

RDN open applications for community watershed projects 

Regional District of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo is accepting applications for community projects that monitor, restore and enhance the region’s watersheds. 

Sunshine Coast hold AAP for Langdale wellfield project borrowing 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is seeking voter approval to borrow up to $13.18 million for the Langdale Wellfield Construction Project.  

Sunshine Coast outlines priorities for water management 

Sunshine Coast Regional District Tyler Hay -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District has adopted a new strategy to guide water management over the next decade. 

SCRD’s new four-year plan focuses on water and solid waste 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District board says they have adopted a new strategic plan with a strong emphasis on...

Nanaimo water rules change for Terminal Avenue area 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The City of Nanaimo has aligned itself with downtown property owners and Planning Design and Development Nanaimo which has...

BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

News Justin Waddell -
Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

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