Briefing: Select Findings and Insights 2018 BC Freshwater Public Opinion Poll

Briefing: Select findings and insights 2018 BC Freshwater Public Opinion Poll Overview 1) Poll background/snapshot 2) Findings - highlights o Water values, threats o Management/governance concerns o Solutions Leadership Pricing Laws/enforcement Watershed governance Poll at a glance • Conducted by McAllister Opinion Research • Builds off 2013/14 water poll and previous work (BC Perspectives [...] What is most needed to solve and manage water issues in B. C.? [...] The Top 5: #1: Stricter laws to prevent industrial pollution & dumping #2: Better leadership from provincial & federal officials #3: Stronger laws to regulate water waste & bulk extraction #4: Better land use planning #5: Better leadership from local & regional officials SOLUTIONS: GOVERNMENT & EXPERT LEADERSHIP • 63%: BC Provincial government should play a lead or major role in decisions affectin [...] From POLIS 2016 Illumination Study (n=439): • 85% (water professionals) agree local watershed entities will be needed to ensure B. C’s new WSA is implemented to its fullest potential.