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Water Management on Southern Vancouver Island

December 1, 2019November 6, 2019

Will the provincial government act on the recommendations in the new Watershed Watch report for BC?

Tags drinking water, drought, groundwater, indigenous peoples, salmon, water, water conservation, water management, water resources, water supply, watersheds, wells

Gardening During a Drought

August 7, 2019

Lately I’ve been wondering if gardening is a frivolous activity.

Tags climate change, drought, ecosystems, flowers, gardening, perennial garden, summer, veggie garden, water management, watering, wells

Drought Hits Close to Home

June 26, 2019

Last week I wrote about drought in the Cowichan Valley. This week that drought has hit home. We live in a rural area, which means … Read more

Tags cisterns, climate change, Cowichan Valley, drought, gardening, groundwater, groundwater wells, veggie garden, watering, weather, well maintenance, wells

Rural Drinking Water Challenges

February 9, 2016

When you live in the city it’s easy to ignore the complications of getting good drinking water. All you have to do is turn on … Read more

Tags bacteria, coliforms, drinking water, livestock, manure, rural, SaveShawniganWater, shocking a well, water contamination, water quality, well maintenance, wells

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