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Reconciliation Resources
Compiled in response to the mass burial site discovery at the Kamloops Residential School
June 3rd, 2021
A list of statements, organizations, and reports to help deepen our understanding of the residential school experience, what reconciliation means, and what changes reconciliation requires of us. This list is not comprehensive and will be continually updated.
Water Resilience
New Book on Management and Governance in Times of Change
March 30th, 2021
On March 24th, the POLIS Water Sustainability Project and Brock University’s Environmental Sustainability Research Center (ESRC) hosted the virtual book launch for "Water Resilience: Management and Governance in Times of Change." The book explores the importance of a “water resilience perspective” to better adapt to the environment’s inherent complexity and uncertainty.
Celebrating World Water Day
Lots of links from POLIS, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians & Watershed Watch Salmon Society
March 22nd, 2021
To mark World Water Day, the POLIS team collaborated with colleagues at the Canadian Freshwater Alliance, Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians, and Watershed Watch Salmon Society to curate a bundle of outreach materials. From a brand-new freshwater podcast, to an online zine celebrating water through the creativity of young people, to an interview with inspiring freshwater changemakers, there is something for everyone!
Changing Attitudes. Changing Waters.
2020 Freshwater Community Survey Released
March 22nd, 2021
The results of a new survey illuminate perspectives within British Columbia’s freshwater community on progress, challenges, gaps, and needs to strengthen water security and watershed governance in B.C.
Watersheds 2020 an Inspiring Success
Over 200 water champions came together in decade-long tradition
November 30th, 2020
It’s been a month since Watersheds 2020 brought together more than 200 water champions from across B.C. and Canada to learn from one another, explore initiatives and opportunities for innovative partnerships and watershed decision-making, and be inspired to continue making a difference in their home watersheds.
Watershed Security Agenda for British Columbia
Setting direction for the next mandate
November 30th, 2020
The POLIS team has developed a comprehensive Watershed Security Agenda to provide direction and support to the provincial government’s critical platform commitments to protect clean water, develop a watershed security strategy and fund, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and the B.C. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
On September 17, the British Columbia provincial government committed to a $27 million investment in B.C.’s watersheds.
Stories and Music Combine to Bring Climate Solutions to Forefront
The Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Series
July 28th, 2020
POLIS Advisor Jon O’Riordan has been instrumental in launching a new series that brings climate stories to the forefront in creative ways.
Overhauling federal freshwater legislation
Water Security for Canadians Initiative works to modernize water law and governance in Canada
July 27th, 2020
The Water Security for Canadians Initiative brings forward actions for federal policy and institutional reform and the modernization of the Canada Water Act.
Water has crucial role in modernized land use planning
New research from POLIS Water Sustainability Project
July 22nd, 2020
New innovative applied research offers an extensive review of past and current land use planning efforts in B.C., and outlines specific actions for a modernized land use and water planning regime in the province.
Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program Celebrates 10 Years
New Watershed Governance Dispatch Released by POLIS Water Sustainability Project
June 3rd, 2020
The latest publication in POLIS’ Watershed Governance Dispatch series focuses on the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection (DWWP) Program and three winning conditions for watershed governance: sustainable long-term funding; support and partnership with local government; and availability of data,
information, and monitoring.
Watersheds 2020 Website Launch
Plus survey to contribute to program development
February 12th, 2020
The POLIS team has been hard at work preparing for Watersheds 2020 (October 14-16, location TBD). This week, the team launched the Watersheds 2020 website! The forum's program will be shaped by needs and priorities identified by the B.C. freshwater community. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, please fill out the survey.
