The B.C. government wants to improve the permitting process for the natural-resource sector, and members of the public are invited to provide feedback on proposals…
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Groundwater management crucial in Upper Columbia Basin
Columbia Basin businesses and landowners who use groundwater for non-domestic purposes are reminded they are legally required to apply for a water licence. This change…
Water use in mineral exploration rules updated
Updated rules for water use in mineral exploration and small-scale placer mining operations are now in place to better protect the environment and provide more…
Feedback requested on management of private forests
The public is invited to provide input on a program that helps to ensure the sustainable management of private forests in B.C. “We want to…
Online tool gives access to freshwater info
Residents of the Kootenays now have easier access to science-based information on freshwater supply and demand in the Kootenays with the release of the new…
Water conservation urged for Kootenays
With many streams and rivers in the East Kootenay, West Kootenay and Lower Columbia regions experiencing low stream-flows, Kootenay residents are being urged to reduce…
Groundwater licence application fee waiver extended
Non-domestic users of groundwater in British Columbia will now have until Dec. 31, 2017, to apply for a licence without having to pay the one-time…
Report suspected natural resource violations: Govt
As the weather warms up and more people are out enjoying the backcountry, the B.C. government is reminding the public to respect Crown land and…
Fresh ideas in freshwater communication
Need more volunteers for your cause? Want to attract new board members? Or would your nonprofit group like to have more impact in your community? Sign…
Act protects B.C.’s precious resource
Letter to the Editor When it comes into force next year, British Columbia’s new Water Sustainability Act (WSA) will ensure our water is properly regulated,…