Everything is Connected
Why the lowest construction price today may not be the lowest cost to our community tomorrow. Sustainable Life | October 19, 2026 When a municipality approves a million-dollar water-main replacement, is that really what the project will cost? The answer is almost certainly no. The construction contract represents only one part of the financial commitment.
The Real Cost of Water Infrastructure: Thinking 50 Years Ahead Read More »
After all the recent rain, I noticed someone in our community asking where they could find the current flow rate for the Sheep River before taking their kids swimming. I thought it was such a good question that it deserved its own post. The first photograph below was taken during a previous high-water event. Overnight,
Before You Head to the Sheep River… Check This First Read More »
In Diamond Valley, communities can improve water management by reusing sump and greywater, alleviating infrastructure strain and costs. Suggested initiatives include capturing basement groundwater for irrigation and implementing indoor greywater reuse. The plan emphasizes pilot programs, local partnerships, and ongoing monitoring to ensure sustainable practices in water resource management.
From Drains to Drought Relief — Local Solutions for Smarter Water Use Read More »
As the ground begins to thaw and the first spring systems move through, this is the time to reconnect rain totes, reset first flush diverters, and prepare irrigation lines.
Spring Water Steward Checklist Read More »
Home water filtration systems use a variety of physical and chemical processes to
remove contaminants, improve water taste and odor, and protect household plumbing and appliances.
Understanding your water meter can prevent surprises on your bill — and small conservation steps at home make a real difference for our whole community
Understanding Your Water Meter & Saving Water at Home Read More »
Today, we take the next step: asking what happens when every household in our community captures rainwater instead of relying solely on treated municipal water.
From Roofs to Resilience: How Rainwater Harvesting Can Save Millions of Litres Read More »
Programs like Lawn Buy-Back Initiatives are gaining traction. In these programs, municipalities or community groups provide incentives for homeowners to replace turfgrass with water-smart landscaping.
Beyond Green Lawns 2025: resilient Yards, Water-Smart Future Read More »
Water defines life in our community — from household taps to the ecosystems that support us. Yet the full picture of our water future, licensing history, infrastructure limits, and policy gaps has remained difficult to access and understand.
What Your Comments Taught Us About our Water, Growth, and the Future Read More »
Introductory Paragraph: When we released the Sheep River Water Report, we hoped it would start a conversation—and it has. The feedback has been both heartening and thought-provoking. Many readers expressed gratitude for a deep look into our watershed’s realities, while others raised pressing concerns about development pressure, infrastructure capacity, and affordability. These are exactly the
Hard Questions, Honest Answers: Follow-Up to the Sheep River Report Read More »