Checking in on Nanaimo's water supply for Wolrd Water Day

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To mark World Water Day, a UN observance intended to highlight the importance of freshwater, Midcoast Morning spoke with Mike Squire, Manager of Water Resources with the City of Nanaimo. We check in on the state of Nanaimo’s water supply and water infrastructure, the city’s ability to regulate water users, and its expected capacity in the future.

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Links:

• RDN Water to Earth Month events

• Gabriola Freshwater Footprint September report

Guests:

• Mike Squire — Manager, Water Resources, City of Nanaimo.

Program Team:

• Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

• Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

• Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Podcast Photo:

• Drinking Water (Engin Akyurt/Pexels).

Theme Music:

• Waste Management - First One

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Funding:

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