Outreach

Throughout the history of the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA), public engagement and outreach have been part of the Association’s service delivery and advocacy programming. There have been many iterations and forms of engagement over the years, from collaborating with key stakeholders and organizations who work with water to educating generations of water users about the true value of our water.

As we enter our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan cycle, outreach and engagement remain important to our work and are recognized within our Advocacy priority. This priority sees our members as ambassadors for the One Water sector and aims to support member engagement efforts within their own communities. This includes sharing research and information relevant to the sector and creating opportunities for connection and dialogue with key decision-makers, government staff and regulators.

A Network of Support

At the BCWWA, we recognize that the work of our members does not happen in isolation. In fact, the concept of a “One Water” sector helps us understand that water management is inherently integrated and interconnected with the communities, environment and systems it serves. While this means there are many uses, it also signals a larger global network of water sector partners with which we can connect and share resources.

If you use water and water is important to your organization, business or operations – we want to hear from you!

Here is a list of the sectors, industries and stakeholders we connect with:

All water needs to sustain agricultural farming and food supply production, including:

  • Farms, orchards, greenhouses and nurseries
  • Cattle, poultry and livestock farming and ranching

All water needs associated with the production of dairy, meat, beverages and specialty food products.

All water needs to support:

  • Mass-market and craft beer, cider and kombucha breweries
  • BC and Yukon wine and spirit industries

All water needs to support cannabis nurseries, cultivation and processing.

Industry support for the planning and development of critical water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as the water needs associated with building materials like concrete production.

All water needs to support major timber processing facilities (lumber mills, pulp and paper, veneer/plywood/laminated veneer lumber, oriented strand board, shake and shingle, utility pole, panel and log home mills) in BC and the Yukon.

Supporting the water needs for over 20,000 manufacturing businesses in BC and into the Yukon, including:

  • Wood and paper products
  • Metals and machinery
  • Food and beverage processing
  • Shipbuilding and industrial marine
  • Aerospace
  • Medical products and biomanufacturing

Supporting the water needs and considerations involving all aspects of mining in BC and the Yukon, including:

  • Mineral and coal exploration
  • Metal and coal mines
  • Sand and gravel operations
  • Mine tailing storage and dams

Supporting the development and innovation of advanced technology to support water management processes, including:

  • Cybersecurity advancements and technologies
  • SCADA, IT and OT technologies for water sector applications

All water needs by the food and beverage services in BC and the Yukon.

Support for water use by all utilities, beyond water resource management. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Hydroelectric power generation
  • Natural gas production

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