Water Act Modernization

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The Water Act Modernization Discussion Paper

The Water Act modernization discussion paper outlines opportunities for using, sustaining and managing water resources in a changing environment and has been developed to encourage dialogue on ways to modernize the Water Act.  It proposes principles to underpin a modernized Water Act and presents goals, supporting objectives and possible solutions. 

The discussion paper does not present any preferred option or position. It is designed to help you prepare a response or submission and includes links and references to other information sources.

Submissions may be e-mailed to livingwatersmart@gov.bc.ca or sent to:

Water Act Modernization Submission
Ministry of Environment, Water Stewardship Division
PO Box 9362, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9M2

The closing date for submissions is April 30, 2010.

Options and solutions presented in the discussion paper and raised through submissions will also be discussed on the Living Water Smart blog. Your input is also welcome into this discussion. Options and solutions will also be discussed at regional multi-stakeholder workshops and First Nations sessions being held around the Province in March and April 2010.