Research Area: Water Sustainability

2009

• Maas, C., 2009. Greenhouse Gas and Energy Co-Benefits of Water Conservation. Water Sustainability Project. University of Victoria.
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  Meeting Ontario’s commitment to slow the progression of climate change will take more than changing light-bulbs. It will require all sectors to diligently look for opportunities to reduce waste and increase efficiency. This study, the first of its kind in Canada, suggests a significant untapped opportunity exists for water conservation to reduce energy, save municipal dollars and mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions:
  
  “The energy savings associated with pumping 20% less water in 2029 could achieve a whopping 34% of the reported energy reduction potential for Ontario municipalities” (Maas 2009).
  

• Brandes, O., L. Nowlan, and K. Paris, 2009. Going with the Flow? Evolving Water Allocations and the Potential and Limits of Water Markets in Canada. Conference Board of Canada: Canada.
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  This report describes some of the key mechanisms available to allocate water in times of scarcity, with a particular focus on markets and market mechanisms. It highlights some of the advantages and disadvantages, as well as recent experiences in jurisdictions—such as Alberta—that have begun to include markets formally in their water allocation framework.

• Wong, J., S. Porter-Bopp, O. Brandes, and L. Edwards, 2009. Water Conservation Planning Guide for British Columbia's Communities.  Victoria: POLIS Project on Ecological Governance at the University of Victoria with the Ministry of  Community and Rural Development.
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  This seven step "how to" guidebook for British Columbian communities enhances local government capacity to develop and implement effective water conservation plans by summarizing core research on water-wise tools and practices in an easy to use step-by-step guidebook. The guidebook helps municipal water staff and active citizens get started on water conservation planning, and communities who are looking to strengthen existing water conservation plans. This publication is a collaboration between the POLIS Water Sustainability Project and Ministry of Community Development

• Brandes, O.M., D.B. Brooks, and S. Gurman (eds.), 2009. Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Approach to Water Management. London: Earthscan Books.

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• Brandes, O.M., and D. Curran, 2009. Setting a New Course in British Columbia - Water Governance Reform Options and Opportunities. Discussion Paper 09-02. Victoria: POLIS Project on Ecological Governance, University of Victoria.

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• Brandes, O.M., and L. Nowlan, 2009. "Wading into Uncertain Waters: Using Markets to Transfer Water Rights in Canada - Possibilities and Pitfalls." Journal of Environmental Law and Practice 19(3): 267-287.

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• Brandes, O.M., D. Brooks, and S. Gurman, 2009. "Why a Water Soft Path, and Why Now" in O.M. Brandes, D.B. Brooks and S. Gurman (eds.) Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management. London: Earthscan Books,

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• Brandes, O.M., 2009. "Practicing Ecological Governance: The Case for the Soft Path for Water." In O.M. Brandes, D.B. Brooks, and S. Gurman (eds.) Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management. London: Earthscan Books,

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• Brandes, O.M., and T. Maas, 2009. "Thinking Beyond Pipes and Pumps: Water Soft Paths at the Urban Scale." In O.M. Brandes, D.B. Brooks and S. Gurman (eds.) Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management. London: Earthscan Books,

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• Brandes, O.M., D. Brooks, and S. Gurman, 2009. " A Water Future Different from the Past." In O.M. Brandes, D.B. Brooks, and S. Gurman (eds.) Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management. London: Earthscan Books,

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