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!

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.

• Water Stewardship Rebates- 2024 rebate programs still accepting applications!

  For all RDN residents (electoral area and municipal residents)

  • Irrigation Upgrades and Soil Improvements - up to $675
  • Rainwater Harvesting - up to $1,000
  • Wellhead Upgrades - up to $650
  • Well Water Testing - up to $300 (coming soon)

• 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.
• Water to Earth Month 2024 - Thank you all for another successful year! See you all next year.