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Water Conservation is Paramount During Droughthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/766/Water Conservation is Paramount During Drought766Water Conservation is Paramount During DroughtGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass145DCD4EDA234560AB21508267FE5170"><p>​As we continue to navigate this prolonged stretch of dry weather — and with little relief in the long-term weather forecast — Metro Vancouver is encouraging residents and businesses to use less treated drinking water so that we can continue to meet the region's needs.<br></p></div>2022-10-13T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations Extended to October 31http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/758/Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations Extended to October 31758Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations Extended to October 31GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass7BC41FB280A24C29BD405F21FF4811F8"><p>​Due to unseasonably warm and dry conditions, Metro Vancouver is extending Stage 1 of the <a href="/lawns">seasonal lawn watering regulations</a> from October 15 to October 31 in order to better conserve the region's drinking water.<br></p></div>2022-10-06T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
New Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/718/New Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1718New Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassB19FCD1429994830AC28B4E609D246A6"><p>​Metro Vancouver is introducing enhanced <a href="/lawns">seasonal lawn watering regulations</a> for homes and businesses in order to better conserve the region's drinking water during the hot, dry summer months.<br></p></div>2022-04-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Metro Vancouver Completes 1.1-Kilometre-Long Tunnel Under Burrard Inlet Using First Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine in Canadahttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/696/Metro Vancouver Completes 1.1-Kilometre-Long Tunnel Under Burrard Inlet Using First Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine in Canada696Metro Vancouver Completes 1.1-Kilometre-Long Tunnel Under Burrard Inlet Using First Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine in CanadaGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass3B44D35B829E46CDAA64C804B14BC5B3"><p>​Tunnel excavation is now complete at the Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel, an important infrastructure project that will make the region's drinking water system more earthquake resilient and help meet growing demand for safe, high-quality drinking water.<br></p></div>2021-10-04T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Conservation Urged as Region's Water Use Nears Record Highhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/673/Conservation Urged as Region's Water Use Nears Record High673Conservation Urged as Region's Water Use Nears Record HighGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassF8CAFC6734EE49D39FA0A1AD17470958"><p>​After daily water consumption reached near-record levels over the weekend, Metro Vancouver is reminding residents and businesses to conserve treated drinking water for essential uses. </p></div>2021-06-30T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations Come Into Effect May 1http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/659/Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations Come Into Effect May 1659Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations Come Into Effect May 1GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass2BFC1F4FED454381931684F4E850B2D6"><p>​The onset of spring weather is a reminder that hotter and drier days are ahead, and it's time to increase efforts to conserve the region's drinking water.<br></p></div>2021-04-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Public Alarm System Installation Begins at Cleveland Dam and Capilano Riverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/658/Public Alarm System Installation Begins at Cleveland Dam and Capilano River658Public Alarm System Installation Begins at Cleveland Dam and Capilano RiverGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassABC16E6A73C640D58D71387819A2C6C7"><p>​<span style="text-align:justify;">M</span><span style="text-align:justify;">etro Vancouver will be installing an interim public-facing alarm system at the Cleveland Dam and along the Capilano River. Concurrently, Metro Vancouver will launch public engagement to develop a long-term public warning system.</span><br></p></div>2021-04-22T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Cleveland Dam Operational Update In Anticipation of Heavy Rainfallhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/638/Cleveland Dam Operational Update In Anticipation of Heavy Rainfall638Cleveland Dam Operational Update In Anticipation of Heavy RainfallGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1D3786ADE4364B5B8A3FA49801F3252F"><div><p>In preparation for this weekend's expected heavy rainfall, Metro Vancouver has been slowly lowering Capilano Lake to below the elevation of the Cleveland Dam spillway gate over the past few days. This morning, staff fully lowered the spillway gate and have now taken it out of service.<br></p></div></div>2020-10-09T07:00:00Zstring;#2020
Metro Vancouver Releases Preliminary Review Findings of Cleveland Dam Event of October 1, 2020http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/637/Metro Vancouver Releases Preliminary Review Findings of Cleveland Dam Event of October 1, 2020637Metro Vancouver Releases Preliminary Review Findings of Cleveland Dam Event of October 1, 2020GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0659289613CB4FC8B0D04DF46AF2F607"><p>​<span style="text-align:justify;">Metro Vancouver today releases the following preliminary findings of the circumstances surrounding the uncontrolled release of a large volume of water into the Capilano River on the afternoon of October 1, 2020.</span><br></p></div>2020-10-08T07:00:00Zstring;#2020
Meeting Drinking Water Needs for the Next 100 Yearshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/615/Meeting Drinking Water Needs for the Next 100 Years615Meeting Drinking Water Needs for the Next 100 YearsGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassF06FB745133341F78A00A2D6FC514DBC"><p>​Metro Vancouver’s long-term water supply strategy puts the region in a strong position to meet drinking water needs well into the future, according to a recent study. <br></p><p>The Water Supply Outlook 2120 presents key findings and actions to ensure the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water for the region over the next hundred years. <br></p></div>2020-07-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2020
Water Conservation Ramps Up in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/605/Water Conservation Ramps Up in Metro Vancouver605Water Conservation Ramps Up in Metro VancouverGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassB970EFFA2BF8474CBE9EED63A673978F"><p>​<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#323232;">Metro Vancouver’s seasonal lawn watering regulations come into effect tomorrow to help conserve drinking water over the summer months. </span><br></p></div>2020-04-30T07:00:00Zstring;#2020
Metro Vancouver Launches Annual Lawn Watering Regulationshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/577/Metro Vancouver Launches Annual Lawn Watering Regulations577Metro Vancouver Launches Annual Lawn Watering RegulationsGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1A95F7DB70CD426BAFD440C49E859E21"><p>​Metro Vancouver's lawn watering regulations will come into effect on Wednesday, May 1 and remain in place until October 15, in a concerted effort to conserve treated drinking water during the hot and dry summer months.</p></div>2019-04-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2019
Seymour River Suspension Bridge Now Open http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/570/Seymour River Suspension Bridge Now Open570Seymour River Suspension Bridge Now Open GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassA3117D10CA7C4E609BE9A4E2B8EFC6EC"><p>​Metro Vancouver is pleased to announce that as of today, the new pedestrian suspension bridge across the Seymour River in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve is open to the public.</p></div>2018-12-20T08:00:00Zstring;#2018
Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations Commence Next Weekhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/523/Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations Commence Next Week523Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations Commence Next WeekGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassEC8F7F191D464EA99CC957BECC794084"><p>​Metro Vancouver's lawn watering regulations will come into effect Tuesday, May 1 and remain in place until October 15, to conserve treated drinking water during the hot and dry summer months. </p></div>2018-04-27T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Lawn Watering Restrictions Lifted in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/514/Lawn Watering Restrictions Lifted in Metro Vancouver514Lawn Watering Restrictions Lifted in Metro VancouverGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1D9073FDD3904771955D4B7FAD795F3A"><p>Despite the driest July and August on record, Metro Vancouver residents used less water this summer than during the drought of 2015, suggesting the region’s conservation initiatives are having a positive effect.</p></div>2017-10-13T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Ramps Up Water Conservation Effortshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/478/Metro Vancouver Ramps Up Water Conservation Efforts478Metro Vancouver Ramps Up Water Conservation EffortsGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0F46DAB7B23A401195637A28071CA5D5"><p>​With hotter temperatures on the way, Metro Vancouver continues to expand its drinking water conservation campaign, We Love Water, offering more helpful tips to support the region’s long-term goal of reducing overall water demand.</p></div>2017-06-14T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Lawn Watering Restrictions in Effect Todayhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/476/Lawn Watering Restrictions in Effect Today476Lawn Watering Restrictions in Effect TodayGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassC4F4EBDA923E48258FFD2F2273A05C8D"><p>Metro Vancouver today launches its Stage 1 lawn watering restrictions, which run until October 15, to help conserve drinking water during the driest part of the year. </p></div>2017-05-15T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Metro Vancouver Collaboration Wins JUNO Awardhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/472/Metro Vancouver Collaboration Wins JUNO Award472Metro Vancouver Collaboration Wins JUNO AwardGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass8AEE0DCB41D64EBAA3D6F58B565BE9E8"><p><em>Immersion</em>, a special musical collaboration between composer Jordan Nobles and Metro Vancouver, has won a 2017 JUNO Award for Classical Composition of the Year.</p></div>2017-04-18T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel Now In Servicehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/460/Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel Now In Service460Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel Now In ServiceGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass3A3447D3B19B40DA9B0E65BBAB50D7B7">After almost six years of construction, Metro Vancouver’s $240-million Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel is now delivering clean, safe drinking water to residents south of the Fraser River.</div>2017-02-20T08:00:00Zstring;#2017
We Love Water Regional Water Conservation Campaign Shifts Indoorshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/450/We Love Water Regional Water Conservation Campaign Shifts Indoors450We Love Water Regional Water Conservation Campaign Shifts IndoorsGP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass344CF32D26904BD999699DC822096DB7">With the coming of autumn and the lifting of lawn sprinkling regulations, Metro Vancouver’s WE LOVE WATER campaign shifts its focus to reducing indoor water use. It’s easy to underestimate how much water is wasted when taking long showers, leaving taps running or running half full loads of laundry and dishes instead of full loads.</div>2016-10-31T07:00:00Zstring;#2016

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