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You are here: Home / content / The Narwhal: 9 things that could have been done to prevent the Sunshine Coast’s state of emergency

The Narwhal: 9 things that could have been done to prevent the Sunshine Coast’s state of emergency

October 21, 2022 by Jill Thompson

The severe drought on the Sunshine Coast is no surprise to many who have been trying to raise awareness about water issues for years. Here are some of the solutions on the table. Read the article here.
By Stephanie Wood
Oct. 21, 2022
Deborah Curran in The Narwhal. Photo: Taylor Roades / The Narwhal

Deborah Curran, executive director of the Environmental Law Centre, said B.C. needs to be take on holistic, ‘water-centric’ planning. Photo: Taylor Roades / The Narwhal 

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