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4. Media Pulse

Author

Brooks, David B., Brandes, Oliver M., Garman, Stephen, Potter, Kenneth W., and Frevert, Donald K.

Published
2011

5. Letters to the Editor

Author

Ruby, Clayton, Hart, Ramsey, Kent, Oliver, and Brandes, Oliver M.

Published
2011

6. Soft Planning

Author

Brooks, David B. and Brandes, Oliver M.

Published
2007

8. Community Paths

Author

Brandes, Oliver M. and Maas, Tony

Published
2007

11. Drought preparedness in B.C. : workshop summary

Author

Honey-Rosés, Jordi, Bailey, Jennifer, Brandes, Oliver M., 1972, Conrad, S., Gill, David, Harris, Leila, Janmaat, Johannus Anthonius, Klein, D., Pareja, Claudio, Schreier, Hans, and Shah, Sameer H.

Abstract

On March 3rd, 2016, over fifty water specialists from local government, industry, and academia from across B.C. met at the University of British Columbia for the one-day workshop Local Drought Preparedness in B.C. The goal of the workshop was twofold: ›› To allow local governments and water specialists to share lessons following the 2015 drought. ›› To identify opportunities for collaboration in building drought preparedness.

Published
2016
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14. Where's POLIS?

Author

Brandes, Oliver M.

Subjects
Environmental issues, Social sciences
Abstract

With much joy, I recently read through your Water issue (37:1, 2011). Much of what you identify and develop is related to water governance - an area that the POLIS [...]

Published
2011

16. Soft planning: how to create a water soft path

Author

Brooks, David B. and Brandes, Oliver M.

Subjects
Water use -- Canada, Water use -- Laws, regulations and rules, Water -- Management, Water -- Technology application, Water -- Methods, Technology application, Government regulation
Abstract

THESE STEPS serve as a basic guideline for creating a water soft path plan. This process can be undertaken at the community, regional, watershed and even provincial level. 1 Identify […]

Published
2007

17. Community paths: investigating BC's urban water use

Author

Brandes, Oliver M. and Maas, Tony

Subjects
Canada
Abstract

Purpose 1. To determine if water soft path planning could enable an urban centre to avoid obtaining new water supplies until 2050. 2.To study whether a water soft path could […]

Published
2007

19. Lessons from an Ancient Concept: How the Public Trust Doctrine will meet obligations to protect the environment and the public interest in Canadian water management and governance in the 21st century.

Author

Jackson, Sarah, Brandes, Oliver M., and Christensen, Randy

Abstract

Copyright of Journal of Environmental Law & Practice (11817534) is the property of Carswell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Published
2012

20. Think Like a Watershed.

Author

Brandes, Oliver M. and Brandes, Laura

Abstract

The article discusses the emergence of watershed governance as an approach in achieving long-term sustainability in Canada's water supply and water resources. The authors mention that a watershed-based water governance is critical to an effective water resource management in the country. They note that such approach may involve water allocations, source protection and improved balancing of development priorities to ensure that valuable watershed functions are protected.

Published
2012

21. worth Every Penny.

Author

Stinchcombe, Kirk, Brandes, Oliver M., and Renzetti, Steven

Abstract

The article discusses the conservation-oriented water pricing, which has been used by Canadian water service providers in determining the real costs of water services. It mentions that water pricing is a rate structure that allows providers to know where the costs of water services are recovered. It also states that the conservation-oriented water pricing can help encourage technological innovation and diffusion.

Published
2010

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