Team WaterSmart

Welcome to the Team WaterSmart Get Involved RDN page!
It's Water to Earth Month! Come celebrate with us through World Water Day (March 22) until Earth Day (April 22) This month is be filled with activities and events for the whole family. Check the events listings for details and registration links.
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!
Winter/Spring 2022/2023:
- Water to Earth Month 2023 - March 22-April 22. This month will be filled with activities and events for the whole family. Check the events listings for details and registration links
- Small Water System Operators within the RDN - our annual Water Purveyor Working Group was held on January 24, 2023 - recordings of the session are available WPWG 2023 Recordings. Email watersmart@rdn.bc.ca for more information.
- WellSmart Workshop - our next workshop will be held on April 11th at the Cedar Community Hall- This event is Free- register here and check out the recording from our last WellSmart session. rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
- 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.
- Public engagement is now complete for the Regional Strategy for Rainwater Management.
W2E Video Series Quiz Contest
Ready to win some great environmentally themed prizes during Water to Earth month? Check out our new short video series and answer a quiz and you could win. Prizes include a rainbarrel, native plants and seeds, reusable coffee and water containers, an umbrella and zero waste kits.
Plus, you get to learn about water in our region!
1. Just click on the link to start the quiz. The videos are part of the quiz so you don't need to watch them separately.
2. Answer all the questions and be sure to enter your email so we know how to contact you for the draw.
3. The quiz is open until April 18th and we will draw for the prizes on Earth Day, April 22nd.
Check out the RDN Social Media throughout the month for more ways to win!