Team WaterSmart

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The Regional District of Nanaimo’s Team WaterSmart, in partnership with many great local organizations and municipalities, is excited to host a variety of activities and events to celebrate both World Water Day and Earth Day. Water to Earth Month 2018 will have something for everyone with workshops, stream walks, river rafting, swimming events, educational tours, streamkeepers courses, and movie nights.

Welcome to the Team WaterSmart Get Involved RDN page!

Check out all of the great upcoming initiatives being offered throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo. We will keep our community calendar up-to-date with where to find Team WaterSmart - whether it's fun community events, educational workshops, or adventurous outdoor activities.

Water conservation and environmental protection are values shared by all of us so come get involved and help to appreciate our water...because every drop counts!

Summer/Fall 2023:

  • WellSmart Workshop - Two in person workshops will be held this fall, October 26 at Gabriola Aggi Hall and November 1 at East Wellington Cavalotti Hall- Register Here. Check out the recording from our last WellSmart session. rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
  • River's Day 2023: The City of Nanaimo is hosting several events around the area this year and Team WaterSmart will be there! Come for a tour of the Nanaimo River Watershed and treatment plant, join local water health experts on a walk along the Nanaimo River, or be more adventurous and go for a float along the river. All activities can be found in the City of Nanaimo Activiety Guide- page 45
  • Water Saver Contest- Tell us what you are doing to be WaterSmart this summer to enter to win a rainbarrel prize pack, Contest Closes Sept 25, 2023. Enter by commenting on Facebook or Instagram or send us an email at watersmart@rdn.bc.ca and don't forget to enter your details to recieve a Team WaterSmart yard sign.
  • Team WaterSmart in your community - Check out our events calendar to see when Team WaterSmart will be in your community with our interactive booth.
  • Grade 4 and 5 teachers in SD 68&69- Watershed Field Trips are back this year! Also, check out Freshwater Connections- Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7.
  • Students! Do you have water-friendly landscape design ideas to share? Check out our ideas board.



Welcome to the Team WaterSmart Get Involved RDN page!

Check out all of the great upcoming initiatives being offered throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo. We will keep our community calendar up-to-date with where to find Team WaterSmart - whether it's fun community events, educational workshops, or adventurous outdoor activities.

Water conservation and environmental protection are values shared by all of us so come get involved and help to appreciate our water...because every drop counts!

Summer/Fall 2023:

  • WellSmart Workshop - Two in person workshops will be held this fall, October 26 at Gabriola Aggi Hall and November 1 at East Wellington Cavalotti Hall- Register Here. Check out the recording from our last WellSmart session. rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
  • River's Day 2023: The City of Nanaimo is hosting several events around the area this year and Team WaterSmart will be there! Come for a tour of the Nanaimo River Watershed and treatment plant, join local water health experts on a walk along the Nanaimo River, or be more adventurous and go for a float along the river. All activities can be found in the City of Nanaimo Activiety Guide- page 45
  • Water Saver Contest- Tell us what you are doing to be WaterSmart this summer to enter to win a rainbarrel prize pack, Contest Closes Sept 25, 2023. Enter by commenting on Facebook or Instagram or send us an email at watersmart@rdn.bc.ca and don't forget to enter your details to recieve a Team WaterSmart yard sign.
  • Team WaterSmart in your community - Check out our events calendar to see when Team WaterSmart will be in your community with our interactive booth.
  • Grade 4 and 5 teachers in SD 68&69- Watershed Field Trips are back this year! Also, check out Freshwater Connections- Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7.
  • Students! Do you have water-friendly landscape design ideas to share? Check out our ideas board.



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  • Watershed Model Demonstration

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    Check out our Watershed Model, demonstrated by Team WaterSmart Member, Capri!

    Comment below and share your ideas on how we can, as a community, keep our watersheds healthy and pollutant-free!

    Because remember, water is a shared resource and no matter where you are, you're in a watershed!

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  • Nanaimo River Watershed Virtual Field Trip

    over 2 years ago
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    Water is very special. It's home to fish and animals. It nourishes plants and helps trees grow. It quenches our thirst and supports our communities. Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from?

    Join Team WaterSmart as they follow the incredible journey of a water droplet as it travels from the upper Nanaimo River watershed to your drinking glass! Learn about the water cycle, watershed function, forestry management, and water treatment, conservation, protection and more in this 15 minute virtual field trip video!

    How to make the most out of your virtual field trip experience:

    • Watch the interactive A Journey to the Nanaimo River Watershed virtual field trip video. Be prepared to pause the video to engage in questions when a "?" pops on screen!
    • Access supporting materials, games, and activities on this page to continue your watershed learning journey!
    • Don't forget to leave your Watershed Wonders for all of your water-related questions to be answered by Team WaterSmart!

    Contact us at watersmart@rdn.bc.ca with any questions and register on GetInvolved to keep up to date on Team WaterSmart initiatives and events!

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