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!




Fall 2024:

  • WellSmart Workshops- We will be hosting two in-person WellSmart workshops this fall. If you are a well owner, come learn important well maintenance and operation and water quality information from experts. Representatives from the Province of BC's Water and Natural Resource department and Island Health. These workshops are free but registration is required. Check out rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
  • 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! We will be at the Cedar Farmer's Market, Sunday Oct 6 and at the Fall Into Gardening Event in Qualicum Beach on Oct 27.
  • WaterSaver Contest 2024- tell us what you are doing to be watersmart to be entered to win a rainbarrel prize pack. Either enter below or find us on FaceBook or Instagram and enter through the contest posts. Also, register to receive your free WaterSmart yard sign! Contest closes Sept 26, 2024
  • Summer Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.



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 2024:

  • WellSmart Workshops- We will be hosting two in-person WellSmart workshops this fall. If you are a well owner, come learn important well maintenance and operation and water quality information from experts. Representatives from the Province of BC's Water and Natural Resource department and Island Health. These workshops are free but registration is required. Check out rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca.
  • 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! We will be at the Cedar Farmer's Market, Sunday Oct 6 and at the Fall Into Gardening Event in Qualicum Beach on Oct 27.
  • WaterSaver Contest 2024- tell us what you are doing to be watersmart to be entered to win a rainbarrel prize pack. Either enter below or find us on FaceBook or Instagram and enter through the contest posts. Also, register to receive your free WaterSmart yard sign! Contest closes Sept 26, 2024
  • Summer Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.



  • Show off your water-saving talents and tips by entering Team WaterSmart's 2024 Water Saver Contest! You can win a Rainbarrel Prize pack

    We want to hear how you do your part to conserve water, our most important shared resource.

    During the dry summer months, outdoor water use doubles! We need to actively conserve water for more important things such as fisheries, fire fighting storage and human consumption.




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    Show off your water-saving talents and tips by entering Team WaterSmart's 2024 Water Saver Contest! You can win a Rainbarrel Prize pack

    We want to hear how you do your part to conserve water, our most important shared resource.

    During the dry summer months, outdoor water use doubles! We need to actively conserve water for more important things such as fisheries, fire fighting storage and human consumption.




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  • Please answer the following questions to have your WaterSaver yard sign delivered to your house. 

    Please note:

    • This is a contactless delivery. 
    • Team WaterSmart will drop the sign off right in your yard. 
    • Deliveries happen Thursday afternoons throughout the summer (Aug 22, Sept 5, Sept 19)

    If you prefer to pickup from the RDN Administration Building please contact: watersmart@rdn.bc.ca or 250-268-5104 to arrange a time


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  • Teachers, if you have reviewed or used our Freshwater Connections Toolkits in your classrooms please let us know what you think by completing this short survey. Thank you!

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