News and Events

Worth Every Penny Learning Lunch Workshop

An introduction to conservation-oriented pricing for the West Coast - how water service providers can use price as a tool to improve financial performance and community water use efficiency.

The Public Trust and a Modern BC Water Act

Project Leader Oliver M. Brandes and Randy Christensen (Ecojustice) examine the use of the Public Trust Doctrine in British Columbia water law.

POLIS Water Act modernization submission

Formal submission to the Government of British Columbia's Water Act Modernization process.

Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable

Carol Maas outlined key benefits of actions included in Ontario's proposed Water Opportunity and Water Conservation Act at the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable in Toronto, Ontario.

"Worth Every Penny" Op-Ed

Spring is supposed to be time of renewal, of optimism and joy at the prospects of hot summer days ahead. Instead, here in British Columbia, Environment Minister Barry Penner is warning us...

"Worth Every Penny" Radio Interview

Project leader Oliver M. Brandes chats with Jo-Ann Roberts about the myth of water abundance and the need for Canadians to focus on Conservation-Oriented Water Pricing. Click here to hear the podcast.

Worth Every Penny: A Primer on Conservation-Oriented Water Pricing

This report provides an overview of conservation-oriented water pricing for decision makers, water managers, utilities and service providers in Canada.

POLIS delivers Water-Energy Nexus video at meeting of the Water Guardians Network

Check it out on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro86QMt3j0A

Ontario's Water-Energy Nexus

POLIS' second report on the water-energy nexus offers Ontario’s first estimate of the large quantities of energy used to pump, treat and heat water and to generate steam.

Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Future of Water Management in the CRD

The POLIS Water Sustainability Project and the Division of Continuing Studies organised a panel discussion about the future of water in our region April 28, 2010.

WSP Project Leader Oliver Brandes featured on CTV's Business News Network

WSP Project Leader Oliver Brandes was featured in an interview on the state of Canada's water on CTV's Business News Network on World Water Day - March 22, 2010.

POLIS Discussion Series on Water with Special Guest Bob Sandford

The Future of Water Law and Governance series is launched with the POLIS Discussion Series special guest Bob Sandford at the University of Victoria on March 30th, 2010

Soft Path for Water Strategy for Salt Spring Island

In partnership with the Salt Spring Island Water Council, WSP has released its latest soft path pilot project case study.

FLOW Monitor

The WSP team contributed to the latest edition of the FLOW Monitor -- a regular bulletin tracking activities towards a National Water Strategy by the Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW).

ActionH20 Water Sustainability Charter

The first resource of our new ActionH20 campaign is here! The ActionH20 Water Sustainability Charter seeks to commit local government councils across Canada to achieving local water conservation goals.

Collaborative Watershed Governance Initiative and BC Water Act Modernization

Dr Jon O'Riordan (with Oliver M Brandes) presented "Watershed Governance and BC's Water Act Modernization" to the Collaborative Watershed Governance Initiative Steering Committee

Tools and Approaches for Source Water Protection in Canada

POLIS partners at the UWaterloo Water Policy and Governance Group have released a new detailed report surveying source water protection governance and practice across Canada.

The Water Policy and Watershed Governance Seminar Series

Oliver M. Brandes presented two sessions in the recent Water Policy and Watershed Governance Seminar Series hosted by the Institute for Coastal Research.

Save Energy - Shower With a Friend!

Check out our latest water-energy article in Alternatives' New Energy Issue.

Review of "Making the Most of the Water We Have"

A review of "Making the Most of the Water We Have" can be found in the Environmental Forum 2010 January/February issue.

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Reform of BC's Water Act - NGO Statement sent to BC Ministry of Environment

This document answers the call of the Premier of British Columbia for citizens to become part of the solution for securing our water future.

Awash With Potential: Ontario's Provincial Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy

This article published in Canadian Water Treatment magazine's Nov/Dec 2009 issue highlights key policy opportunities to ensure Ontario becomes a leader in water conservation.

Working Lunch: "BC's Living Water Smart Policy: Is It Smart for Canada?"

The Institute for Research on Public Policy hosted a working lunch to discuss national water policy and BC’s water plan with presentations by Oliver M Brandes and other water experts.

Canadian Water Treatment Magazine September/October 2009

Check out two articles by the Water Sustainability Project team in the September/October 2009 Issue of the Canadian Water Treatment Magazine.

A Tale of Three Cities: New Water Infrastructure in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego

The Water Sustainability Project at POLIS has released a new case study of three important cities in California as part of the “New Water Infrastructure” research theme.

Soft Path Pilot Project Released!

The Water Sustainabilty Project recently released a Soft Path Strategy for the City of Abbotsford and District of Mission in August 2009. This is the first report from the field on our soft path pilot project programme which aims to develop leading examples of urban water management in Canada and to use lessons learned to explore how best to address the laws and institutions to enable widespread adoption.

Output Report for Waterlution/POLIS Watershed Planning and Community Engagement Workshop, April 24th-26th, 2009

WSP co-hosted a workshop for students and young professionals on watershed planning and community engagement in the Comox Valley from April 24-26, 2009.

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Waterlution Comox April 2009 Output Report

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