Convening for Action Initiative Launched at Okanagan Conference on the Future for WaterWater Balance Way-of-Thinking Championed by Water Sustainability CommitteeOrganized by the Canadian Water Resources Association, the February 2005 Conference was the kick-off for an education process designed to broaden province-wide support for this shared vision: In a fully integrated landscape, water is the unifying element. Integrated Water Management: Building Effective PartnershipsWater Sustainability Action Plan introduced to elected officials at local government conferenceThe 2005 Environment Conference organized by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities explored the development and implementation of an integrated environmental management process through the building of effective partnerships.
Developing Sustainable Solutions for a Liveable Greater Vancouver RegionWater Sustainability Action Plan introduced to the Regional Engineers Advisory CommitteeThe Green Infrastructure Partnership informed REAC regarding the Convening for Action process and invited member municipalities to participate in a Consultation Workshop hosted by the City of Surrey in May 2005. Learning Events in the Thompson and OkanaganAn Introduction to Rainfall Capture and ‘Green’ Subdivision DesignThe Water Sustainability Action Plan provided context for three learning events that were held in Kelowna (twice) and Kamloops in 2005 during the October/November period. Learning Events in the Fraser ValleyWorkshops on Species-At-Risk ManagementThe BC Ministry of Environment and the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans held two workshops 2005 to increase awareness of Species at Risk issues. |
