The Future in Every Drop: The Benefits, Barriers and Practice of Urban Water Demand Management in Canada
Date
2004-04-01
Authors
Brandes, Oliver M.
Ferguson, Keith
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
POLIS Project on Ecological Governance, University of Victoria
Abstract
This report focuses on identifying benefits as well as the barriers to water demand-side management in Canada. The interconnected and interrelated nature of barriers creates a gridlock that resists the adoption of a comprehensive approach to demand management for urban water in Canada. The report explains why a comprehensive and long-term approach to demand-side management is necessary and provides action plans for all levels of government and other stakeholders for implementation.
Description
With the publication of this report, the ‘water team’ at POLIS
will have completed a trio of studies introducing Canadians to the
problem of overconsumption of water in the country's cities and,
now, to a range of potential solutions. With the thorough research and
writing skills of both Oliver and Researcher Keith Ferguson, the
present report offers tangible new directions for urban water planning, and detailed techniques for accomplishing it.
Keywords
urban, water conservation, water soft path
Citation
Brandes, O.M. & Ferguson, K. (2004, April) The Future in Every Drop: The Benefits, Barriers and Practice of Urban Water Demand Management in Canada. Victoria, Canada: POLIS Project on Ecological Governance at the University of Victoria.