Water Stewardship

Water Conservation Strategy

Table of Contents

Last Updated July 23, 1999

  Working Group Members
  Executive Summary
1.0 A Water Conservation Strategy for British Columbia
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Goals and Objectives
1.3 Challenges
2.0 The Basics of Water Conservation
2.1 Water Conservation Defined
2.2 Water Management Principles
2.3 Water Use Efficiency Tools
2.3.1 Regulatory Tools
2.3.2 Economic and Financial Tools
2.3.3 Operations and Maintenance Tools
2.3.4 Communication and Education Tools
2.3.5 Market Development Tools
3.0 Current Initiatives and Activities
3.1 Local Governments
3.2 Provincial Government
3.3 Federal Government
3.4 B.C. Water and Waste Association
4.0 Strategic Directions
4.1 Enable and Regulate
4.2 Plan, Manage and Evaluate
4.3 Value and Motivate
4.4 Communicate and Educate
4.5 Encourage Market Development and Innovation
5.0 Implementing the Strategy
5.1 Fostering Partnerships
5.2 Leading and Coordinating
5.3 Targeting Key Areas
5.4 Evaluating and Reporting
  Bibliography
  Appendix 1: Terms of Reference
  Appendix 2: Summary of Water Use Efficiency Initiatives
  Appendix 3: List of Resources

Our Address:

Ministry of Environment
Province of British Columbia
PO Box 9340 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria B.C. V8W 9M1

Street Address:
2975 Jutland Rd
Victoria B.C. V8T 5J9