Water is essential for all life
We certainly have experienced a what seems like wetter than normal summer this year in our corner of BC and the water has arrived in many of the worst places such as residents' basements and garages. However look around and you will notice the level of local ponds and sloughs is no higher than usual - in fact it is a lot lower than a few years ago.
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| Community Forest - almost dry slough |
BC's water is under pressure from increasing demands while global warming means that its supply will be less certain. We must act now to protect our rivers, streams and groundwater, and to balance competing demands for this precious and limited resource.
Right now, the BC government is considering how to modernize our Water Act. Click here to let them know what's needed to manage our water in a smarter way. Your voice will count!
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