Water Conservation

• Drought water restrictions lift on Sunshine Coast

  For the first time since last May, the Sunshine Coast Regional District has lifted water conservation regulations affecting a large part of its area north of Vancouver.

  Weather

  Feb 6
  
• Nova Scotia moves a step closer to protecting 20 per cent of its land and water

  The Nova Scotia government has announced plans to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land by creating six new nature reserves and expanding seven wilderness areas.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2022
  
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• Metro Vancouverites urged to conserve water as reservoir levels drop

  Metro Vancouver says people are using about 20 per cent more water right now than they typically do this time of year, while reservoir levels have fallen below normal levels.

  Environment

  Oct 13, 2022
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• Sechelt, B.C. residents strained by Sunshine Coast drought restrictions

  Under Stage 4 restrictions, farmers who pay a metered rate for water receive a two-week exemption to water their crops. That exemption has now expired. 

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2022
• Hamilton Conservation Authority asks residents to lower water use amid dry summer

  The Hamilton Conservation Authority says current dry conditions in the city have forced the declaration of a Level 1 low water condition for the entire HCA watershed.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2022
• Random Acts of Green launches rain barrel sale in Peterborough area

  Random Acts of Green's founder and CEO says a rain barrel is an easy way to help homeowners save money as well as protect the environment.

  Environment

  May 11, 2022
• Addressing water management in southern Alberta: ‘We will have more droughts’

  'We had quite a few creeks and springs that dried up this year, and I've never seen this many in the 12 years that I've been here.'

  Environment

  Jan 20, 2022
• Oldman River’s low water levels adding stress to ecosystem: experts

  Professor Stefan Kienzle added the biggest threat facing southern Alberta's weather and climate is a multi-year drought.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Okotoks boil water advisory lifted, residents advised to flush pipes

  The town said residents should flush clean and sanitize their water pipes, treatment devices, storage systems and plumbed appliances before drinking the water.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2021
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• Unprecedented lack of rain and heat taking toll on Okanagan trees

  The Okanagan is now under Drought Level 3, with level 5 being the most severe.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2021