Groundwater Connections Check-in

We want to hear from you! Share how you are connected to groundwater, tell us your thoughts about the latest Groundwater Connections publication, and let us know what you are doing to protect and conserve groundwater and how we can support.

By submitting a check-in form, you are helping us to better understand groundwater connections within our region and identify concerns or gaps that may be better supported through education, advocacy, or incentives to adopt groundwater stewardship practices (such as rebate programs).

Submitted Forms may be entered into a draw to win a groundwater-friendly prize! Contest closes on September, 28, 2025.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required

What RDN Water Region (WR) do you live in?

* required

Select option

Learn more about Our Water Regions and find your Water Region at www.rdn.bc.ca/watersheds

How do you receive your drinking water?

From a private domestic groundwater well

From a municipal or regional water service

From a private water purveyor

I don't know / I'd rather not share

Other (please specify)

Have you ever accessed online regional water reports or Provincial well data?

Yes

I'm not sure / I'd rather not say

Have you ever attended or plan to attend an RDN WellSmart Workshop?

Yes

I don't know / I'd rather not share

Learn more about the RDN's WellSmart at www.rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart

What do you do at home to conserve and protect groundwater? Select all of the water conservation practices that apply.

I practice rainwater harvesting

I incorporate rain gardens in my landscaping

I choose native and drought-resistant plants in my landscaping

I use environmentally friendly alternatives to pesticides and herbicides

I choose water efficient irrigation, like drip irrigation, in my landscaping

I incorporate permeable materials in my driveway, walkways, and patios

I maintain my wellhead to ensure it meets current best practices

I regularly test and treat my private well water

I choose water-efficient appliances in my home

I conserve water in my home by taking shorter showers, re-using water, turning off the tap when not in use, etc

I monitor my water consumption to catch leaks

I don't water my lawn during hot and dry seasonal conditions

I follow municipal watering restrictions

Other (please specify)

Did you know the RDN offers incentive programs to encourage practices that conserve and protect water? Learn more at RDNrebates.ca

Are there any water conservation practices, such as those listed above, that you would like to adopt at home but have haven't?

What may be preventing you from adopting water conservation practices at home? Select all that apply.

I don't know enough about it / I don't know where to find information

It's too expensive

It's too much work / inconvenient

I don't have the option because I rent my home / space

I don't know / I'm unsure

Other (please specify)

Did you find the Groundwater Connections publication interesting or helpful? Explore the publication linked here.

Yes

I don't know / I'm unsure

What information did you find most useful in the Groundwater Connections publication?

Add link to publication

10.

What parts were least informative? Why?

11.

What information would you like to see included in the next groundwater publication?

12.

Do you have any other thoughts or concerns about groundwater that you would like share that haven't already been captured in this questionnaire?

13.

Will you share information from this publication with friends, family, colleagues, or neighbours?

Yes

Maybe / Not sure

14.

Submit your email address below to be entered into a draw to win a groundwater friendly prize! Entries will be considered until the contest closes on September 28, 2025