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!

Summer 2024:

Thank you for a great spring!

• Team WaterSmart in your community - Check out our events calendar to see when Team WaterSmart will be in your community with our interactive booth. Our travels start on July 21 at QB Beach Day! Ask us for information and resources on water stewardship rebates, irrigation advice, water saving techniques, water restrictions, and more!
• Free irrigation check-up service - High water bill? Check your mail for a potential free irrigation check-up offer! Since 2010, hundreds of residential irrigation check-ups have been performed by Team WaterSmart staff. The program has effectively caught leaks, lowered excessive watering times & advised on water-saving techniques.
• Summer Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.

Spring 2024:

• Water Stewardship Rebates- 2024 rebate programs are now open!

  For all RDN residents (electoral area and municipal residents)

  • Irrigation Upgrades and Soil Improvements - up to $675
  • Rainwater Harvesting - up to $1,000
  • Wellhead Upgrades - up to $650
  • Well Water Testing - up to $300 (coming soon)

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• 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 were back this year with great success! Also, check out Freshwater Connections- Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7.
• WellSmart Workshop - An in person WellSMART workshop was held on March 20, 2024. Check out the recording from our last WellSmart session. Check out rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
• Water to Earth Month 2024 - Thank you all for another successful year! See you all next year.