Team WaterSmart

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!

Winter /Spring 2025:

Water to Earth Month 2025- March 22 (World Water Day) - April 22 (Earth Day) come celebrate with us! More details coming soon, be sure to check Team Water Smart's community calendar for events in your community.
Go on a self-guided tour of Rain Gardens in your community! During Water to Earth month, visit one or more raingardens and then come back here to enter to win a prize!
WellSmart Workshops(External link) - The next in-person WellSmart workshop will be held on April 23, 2025 at the Meadowood Community Hall: register here(External link). Representatives from the Province of BC's Water and Natural Resource department and Island Health can teach you about rural groundwater stewardship and how to best protect your well. If you missed these in-person workshops, check out the recording at rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart(External link) and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca(External link).
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! Our next events will be Seedy Saturday and Seedy Sunday in Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo.
Summer Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.
Water Stewardship Rebates- rebates are now open and accepting applications for 2025
For all RDN residents (electoral area and municipal residents)
- Irrigation Upgrades and Soil Improvements(External link) - up to $875
- Rainwater Harvesting(External link) - up to $1,000
- Wellhead Upgrades(External link) - up to $650
- Well Water Testing(External link) - up to $300
Students! Do you have water-friendly landscape design ideas to share? Check out our ideas board.
Grade 4 and 5 teachers in SD 68&69- Watershed Field Trips were back this year with great success! Also, check out Freshwater Connections - Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7(External link).

Welcome to the Team WaterSmart Get Involved RDN page!

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 2025:

Water to Earth Month 2025- March 22 (World Water Day) - April 22 (Earth Day) come celebrate with us! More details coming soon, be sure to check Team Water Smart's community calendar for events in your community.
Go on a self-guided tour of Rain Gardens in your community! During Water to Earth month, visit one or more raingardens and then come back here to enter to win a prize!
WellSmart Workshops(External link) - The next in-person WellSmart workshop will be held on April 23, 2025 at the Meadowood Community Hall: register here(External link). Representatives from the Province of BC's Water and Natural Resource department and Island Health can teach you about rural groundwater stewardship and how to best protect your well. If you missed these in-person workshops, check out the recording at rdn.bc.ca/wellsmart(External link) and submit any questions to watersmart@rdn.bc.ca(External link).
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! Our next events will be Seedy Saturday and Seedy Sunday in Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo.
Summer Outdoor Water Conservation - Ensure you are aware of watering restrictions in your area. Every drop counts! Click here to learn more.
Water Stewardship Rebates- rebates are now open and accepting applications for 2025
For all RDN residents (electoral area and municipal residents)
- Irrigation Upgrades and Soil Improvements(External link) - up to $875
- Rainwater Harvesting(External link) - up to $1,000
- Wellhead Upgrades(External link) - up to $650
- Well Water Testing(External link) - up to $300
Students! Do you have water-friendly landscape design ideas to share? Check out our ideas board.
Grade 4 and 5 teachers in SD 68&69- Watershed Field Trips were back this year with great success! Also, check out Freshwater Connections - Water Where We Live school modules for Grades K-7(External link).

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Watershed Model Demonstration
almost 5 years ago
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Check out our Watershed Model, demonstrated by Team WaterSmart Member, Capri!
Comment below and share your ideas on how we can, as a community, keep our watersheds healthy and pollutant-free!
Because remember, water is a shared resource and no matter where you are, you're in a watershed!

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Nanaimo River Watershed Virtual Field Trip
about 4 years ago
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Water is very special. It's home to fish and animals. It nourishes plants and helps trees grow. It quenches our thirst and supports our communities. Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from?
Join Team WaterSmart as they follow the incredible journey of a water droplet as it travels from the upper Nanaimo River watershed to your drinking glass! Learn about the water cycle, watershed function, forestry management, and water treatment, conservation, protection and more in this 15 minute virtual field trip video!
How to make the most out of your virtual field trip experience:
- Watch the interactive A Journey to the Nanaimo River Watershed virtual field trip video. Be prepared to pause the video to engage in questions when a "?" pops on screen!
- Access supporting materials, games, and activities on this page to continue your watershed learning journey!
- Don't forget to leave your Watershed Wonders for all of your water-related questions to be answered by Team WaterSmart!
Contact us at watersmart@rdn.bc.ca(External link) with any questions and register on GetInvolved to keep up to date on Team WaterSmart initiatives and events!
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