Friday, July 17, 2015 We have suggested that BC's new water rates are too low – an assessment shared by the signatories to a SumofUs.org petition signed by 225,000 people. As a result, the BC government has commited to review its water rates. But with former MLA Judy Tyabji suggesting
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Environmental Law Alert Blog: Is this glass half full, and what should it cost?
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Last Thursday (February 5th) the BC government unveiled its new pricing framework for water use in BC. The new pricing for BC water was undertaken after extensive public consultations, in which, the government reports, “a consistent message from British Columbians was that water is undervalued,” but
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Thursday, November 14, 2013 Hydraulic fracturing – which uses and pollutes a whole lot of water – should be a major discussion point within the public consultations on a new Water Sustainabilty Act (taking place until this Friday, November 15th). BC’s Environment Minister, Mary Polak, has argued that the provincial
Continue readingEnvironmental Law Alert Blog: Who benefits from water in BC?
Friday, November 8, 2013 The current public consultation on a new BC Water Sustainability Act represents a perfect opportunity to ask: who should benefit from BC’s water? Because right now the proposed Water Sustainability Act focuses on ensuring that private benefits from using water continue, locking in a private-interest focus
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Friday, November 8, 2013 About one out of every four British Columbians relies on wells for drinking water. Groundwater is also essential to BC’s agricultural sector and is critical for habitat for salmon and other fish species. So it’s welcome news that BC is planning to finally regulate groundwater use
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Imagine a lake, stream or river that you love. Or perhaps rely upon for your drinking water or livelihood. That’s what the current BC government consultations on a new Water Sustainability Act – which are going on until November 15th – are about: is the government
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