The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship are pleased to invite the agricultural community of the West Coast region to an engagement and learning opportunity at a Decoding Drought management Engagement Session to be offered virtually for the region.

West Coast Region (All) Virtual– April 4, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:30pm PT

Session offered online via Zoom. Zoom link to be provided upon registration.

The purpose of the Decoding Drought Management Engagement Sessions being held is to improve awareness of the supports available to area producers to prepare for and reduce the impacts of drought. The engagement sessions will help build understanding within the agriculture sector about B.C.’s legislative framework for water management, including regulatory tools, and decision-making under the Water Sustainability Act (WSA).

What to expect?

Decoding Drought Management Under the Water Sustainability Act (WSA)

Presentation and discussion led by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

How are water management decisions made during a drought? What information is considered and what tools are used?

Drought Preparedness and Response: What is the role of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food?

Presentation and discussion led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food

What drought resources and supports are offered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and what role does the Ministry play before and during drought?

Engagement

Opportunities will be provided throughout the session for solutions-oriented discussions and Q&A

To help presenters better understand and prepare for the needs of the participants, please consider answering some questions on check-out. This will only take a few minutes. We appreciate your input and time.

For more information, please contact Clare Dwyer at events02@vgnresources.ca

Booking support provided by VGN Resources Group, Inc. Logistical support provided by VGN Resources Group and other project partners on behalf of the Ministry Of Agriculture & Food | Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Decoding Drought Management Engagement Session West Coast(Virtual)