Conversations with the dentist
During a recent trip to the dentist, I started to wonder how water quality notifications affect the ability to provide optimal care to the patient.
Our water footprint(s)
I don’t know about you but I find it a challenge to calculate my water footprint. There is a global non-profit (waterfootprint.org) that is willing
Conversations about water
The first time I thought about water as a resource, and as a potential career, was late at night in the winter of 2004. Recently
Culture of water-sharing
I did my thesis research for my master’s in water management in Jordan. Many thought it was odd that a Canadian west (wet) coaster was
Multi-barrier approach & the precautionary principle
Q: I recently heard the terms multi-barrier approach and precautionary principle when doing some research on watershed protection. I was wondering if you could explain what
Boats on the water
Q: My husband and I find it incredible that the physical protection of our drinking water is not the number one issue being addressed in the
Customary Right to Water
Q: I am an environmental consultant working mostly on forestry issues, but also First Nations rights and had a question for you regarding customary rights. Is
Fieldnotes from Jordan
Please enjoy my (mainly) unfiltered fieldnotes from my master’s research in Jordan. A fun, easy read found here: Field Notes Unaltered 2016
Water Sustainability Act
Q: I understand that the incoming Water Sustainability Act will be brought into force in early 2016. What are some of the major changes we
Private Managed Land
Q: I’m a Comox Valley resident who has spent many years tree planting, (a few for Timberwest locally) and was wondering if you know if
Definition of a Water System
Q: What is a water system? A: A water system is defined under the Drinking Water Protection Act as a distribution system that provides potable
Complexities in Meeting Surface Water Quality Objectives in Union Bay
It is complicated and involves many parties – the landowners, the businesses, the Union Bay Improvement District, the Comox Valley regional district, Kensington Island Properties