Team WaterSmart

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!

Fall / Winter 2025:

Have you entered our Water Saver Contest yet? Tell us about your water conservation habits for the chance to win a rain barrel! Click here to learn more.
Team WaterSmart in your community - Check out our events calendar to see when Team WaterSmart will be in your community with our interactive booth. Ask us for information and resources on water stewardship rebates, irrigation advice, water saving techniques, water restrictions, and more!
Go on a self-guided tour of Rain Gardens in your community! Do you want to learn more about Raingardens and visit some in your community? Check out this brochure and then go and see some in action!
WellSmart Workshops - The next in-person WellSmart workshop will be held on October 30, 2025 at the Beban Centre: register here. Representatives from the Province of BC's Water and Natural Resource department and Island Health can teach you about rural groundwater stewardship and how to best protect your well. If you missed these in-person workshops, check out the recording at rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
Fall Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.
Water Stewardship Rebates- rebates are nearing the deadline to apply and close December 15 2025. Do not miss out and get pre-approved today!
For all RDN residents (electoral area and municipal residents) new for 2025 the Irrigation and Soil rebate is now open to Strata groups
- Irrigation Upgrades and Soil Improvements - up to $875
- Rainwater Harvesting - up to $1,000
- Wellhead Upgrades - up to $650
- Well Water Testing - up to $300
Students! Do you have water-friendly landscape design ideas to share? Check out our ideas board.
Grade 4 and 5 teachers in SD 68&69- Watershed Field Trips are back this year and have already been filled! Email us to get first pick of Spring Field Trip Dates! Also, check out Freshwater Connections - Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7.

Welcome to the Team WaterSmart Get Involved RDN page!

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!

Fall / Winter 2025:

Have you entered our Water Saver Contest yet? Tell us about your water conservation habits for the chance to win a rain barrel! Click here to learn more.
Team WaterSmart in your community - Check out our events calendar to see when Team WaterSmart will be in your community with our interactive booth. Ask us for information and resources on water stewardship rebates, irrigation advice, water saving techniques, water restrictions, and more!
Go on a self-guided tour of Rain Gardens in your community! Do you want to learn more about Raingardens and visit some in your community? Check out this brochure and then go and see some in action!
WellSmart Workshops - The next in-person WellSmart workshop will be held on October 30, 2025 at the Beban Centre: register here. Representatives from the Province of BC's Water and Natural Resource department and Island Health can teach you about rural groundwater stewardship and how to best protect your well. If you missed these in-person workshops, check out the recording at rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
Fall Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.
Water Stewardship Rebates- rebates are nearing the deadline to apply and close December 15 2025. Do not miss out and get pre-approved today!
For all RDN residents (electoral area and municipal residents) new for 2025 the Irrigation and Soil rebate is now open to Strata groups
- Irrigation Upgrades and Soil Improvements - up to $875
- Rainwater Harvesting - up to $1,000
- Wellhead Upgrades - up to $650
- Well Water Testing - up to $300
Students! Do you have water-friendly landscape design ideas to share? Check out our ideas board.
Grade 4 and 5 teachers in SD 68&69- Watershed Field Trips are back this year and have already been filled! Email us to get first pick of Spring Field Trip Dates! Also, check out Freshwater Connections - Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7.