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Throughout history water has confronted humanity with some of its greatest challenges...more
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Welcome to the Program on Water Governance


The Program on Water Governance (PoWG) conducts basic research on water management, engages the wider community in outreach and education on water issues, and facilitates dialogue on water governance between universities, communities, government, NGOs and the private sector.

The PoWG is co-hosted by the Department of Geography and the Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability at UBC.

Dr. Karen Bakker, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, is the Director of the Program.


Eau CanadaEau Canada, The Future of Water in Canada

Karen Bakker

Providing a diagnosis of Canada’s water problems and a prescription for their cure, Eau Canada is a must-read for Canadians concerned about the fate of our water.

This book answers two central questions: What is the state of water governance in Canada? How can we manage our waters more wisely?

This book brings together 28 of Canada’s top water experts to debate Canada’s most critical water issues, and to map out solutions.

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Latest News

World Water Day March 2010
PoWG & CEP will be co-hosting an speaker event at UBC Robson Square, featuring guest Speaker Andrew Nikiforuk, author of "Tar Sands: dirty oil and the future of a continent"
www.cepvancouver.org

October 29th, 2009
BC's Living Water Smart Policy: Is it Smart for Canada? A Working Lunch
Metropolitan Hotel
645 Howe Street, Vancouver BC
Online registration

Newsletter

The newsletter for February 2009 has been published.

New Reports

Reports are available here.

Achieving Water Conservation: Strategies for Good Governance (Policy Report)


Water Governance in Transition: Utility restructuring and demand management in Ontario (Policy Report).


Good Governance for Water Conservation: A Primer.


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Gemma Dunn , Research Associate and Policy Outreach Coordinator, Program on Water Governance
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