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Drinking Water Management Plan Update

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Thank You!

During spring and summer 2024, Metro Vancouver engaged residents and the broader community about the Drinking Water Management Plan Update. Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn about and provide feedback on the plan. Your input is important to us and will be used to draft the goals and guiding principles of Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Management Plan Update. ​

​​​We will share a summary of what we heard soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments about this project, please email us at dwmp@metrovancouver.org.​​​

Project overview

Metro Vancouver is updating its Drinking Water Management Plan. The Drinking Water Management Plan is the overarching plan for Metro Vancouver and its member municipalities, which sets the direction and priority for regional drinking water initiatives. This plan has three goals:

  • Provide high-quality drinking water.
  • Ensure the sustainable use of water resources.
  • Ensure the efficient supply of water.

It lays out the priority for drinking water initiatives such as new infrastructure, identifying additional water supplies, and managing watersheds as natural assets.

 

 

Drinking Water Management Plan 2011https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/Documents/drinking-water-management-plan-2011.pdf, Drinking Water Management Plan 2011Drinking Water Management Plan 2011

Metro Vancouver is responsible for providing a reliable supply of high-quality drinking water to our member jurisdictions, who in turn distribute it to their residents and businesses. Metro Vancouver and its members work collaboratively to ensure an effective, resilient, and sustainable water system.

Purpose

Since the last plan update in 2011, the Metro Vancouver region is experiencing changes that will require us to adapt how we manage the supply of and demand for drinking water, like population growth and climate change. We need to be prepared by developing plans that take into account the uncertainty that these changes bring. By updating this plan, Metro Vancouver and its members can realign priorities to address these challenges.

The updated Drinking Water Management Plan will:

  • Establish goals, strategies, and actions to ensure Metro Vancouver can continue to supply high-quality drinking water in the face of changes such as climate change, population growth, and seismic events.
  • Outline how Metro Vancouver and its members plan to work together to align priorities and implement actions.
  • Incorporate First Nations’ interests and values.
  • Provide a strong rationale to support decision making.

Planning priorities​

Rapid population growth
Will we have enough water to serve the 4 million people who will live in our region by 2042?
Climate change
How do we keep our reservoirs at a safe level with longer, hotter summers and more frequent drought conditions?
The "big one"
Are we ready for an earthquake? What will happen when the "big one" hits?

Engageme​​nt

Metro Vancouver is committed to engaging individuals and organizations who may be impacted by or have an interest in the plan update.

This engagement will allow Metro Vancouver and member jurisdictions to better understand impacts and opportunities for water system upgrades, climate change impacts, seismic resiliency, and growth projections; recognize the interests of First Nations; align with other regional management plans; and develop goals, strategies, and actions that allow for measurable outcomes and benefits.​​

 

 

Phase 1 Engagement (April 26 to July 26): Seek feedback on draft guiding principles and goalsPhase 1 Engagement (April 26 to July 26): Seek feedback on draft guiding principles and goals<div class="ExternalClassB8174DDF9AE84CB0A75B84756DAD9102"><p>In this first phase of engagement, Metro Vancouver sought out input on the draft guiding principles and goals, and seek to understand differing priorities. </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i>​</span><a href="/services/water/Documents/webinar-dwmp-update-presentation-slides-June25.pdf" title="Presentation Slides" target="_blank">View the public engagement presentation</a> </li></ul>​​​ <p>We are continuing to work closely with First Nations to ensure that Indigenous perspectives, priorities, and preferred engagement approaches are considered. ​<br></p></div>
Phase 2 (2024 to 2025): Develop the plan’s goals, strategies, and actionsPhase 2 (2024 to 2025): Develop the plan’s goals, strategies, and actions<div class="ExternalClassFA32BA56C5BC4EE2A8A153F0270399B5">This phase of engagement will focus on presenting and receiving input on the strategies, actions, and performance measures from member jurisdictions, First Nations, the public, businesses, and all other interested stakeholders through a series of public meetings, events, and presentations.​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></div>
Phase 3 (2026): Complete the Drinking Water Management Plan updatePhase 3 (2026): Complete the Drinking Water Management Plan update<div class="ExternalClass9EDCD4A3DBD94A51BF076AB2A790FE96">The third phase of engagement will include revisions and the finalization of the draft plan and seek Board endorsement.​​<br></div>

Resources​​

 

 

Project documentsProject documents<div class="ExternalClass44D60781431A4050960E2A249FF47344"><ul><li>​​​​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>​<a href="/services/water/Documents/drinking-water-management-plan-2011.pdf" target="_blank" title="Drinking Water Management Plan 2011" class="mv-search-result">Drinking Water Management Plan 2011</a></li></ul></div>
VideosVideos<div class="ExternalClass9662BC8FC3754CC19DB5B8A1207BB36F">​​​ <div class="uk-grid uk-grid-small uk-flex uk-grid-match uk-child-width-1-2 uk-child-width-1-3@s"><div>​ <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/821091299" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" class="uk-responsive-width" data-ready="true"></iframe>​ <p>Drinking Water Management Plan </p></div><div> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/430153256" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" class="uk-responsive-width" data-ready="true"></iframe>​ <p>Next Generation Snowpack Measuring </p></div><div> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/219175219" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" class="uk-responsive-width" data-ready="true"></iframe>​ <p>Seismic Upgrades to Water Facilities </p></div><div> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/574077359" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" class="uk-responsive-width" data-ready="true"></iframe>​ <p>Wildfire Protection in the Water Supply Areas </p></div><div> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/860326367" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" class="uk-responsive-width" data-ready="true"></iframe> <p>Wildlife Cameras in Metro Vancouver Watersheds </p></div><div> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/562904092" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" class="uk-responsive-width" data-ready="true"></iframe> <p>Mountain to tap: how water gets from the mountains to your home] </p>​<br></div>​ </div> ​​​<br></div>

 

 

Phase 1 – 2024Phase 1 – 2024<div class="ExternalClass445ADF87E5514E6C836112940649B05B">Seeking values, interests, and priorities to help shape the plan​​<br></div>0
Phase 2 – 2024 to 2025Phase 2 – 2024 to 2025<div class="ExternalClass0101B3454373416DB3C6222D82B8CB89"> Developing the plan’s goals, strategies, and actions​​<br></div>1
Phase 3 – 2026Phase 3 – 2026<div class="ExternalClassCAF7F7788A25419D9A4235921E10BAA4">Completing the Drinking Water Management Plan update​<br></div>0

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