About This Meeting

This special meeting includes a presentation and question and answer session on the Freshwater Footprint Gabriola Case Study. A draft version of the consultant report was included in the February 19, 2026 agenda here. You are welcome to pre-submit questions by emailing freshwater@islandstrust.bc.ca.

The Freshwater Footprint project considers water availability, distribution, and quality, along with island-specific water use, human impacts, Indigenous knowledge, and climate adaptation. Data gathered from the Freshwater Footprint will inform land use planning, the Gabriola Island Community Plan Review, and practical steps to protect local water resources. Learn more about the Freshwater Footprint project here.

The agenda for this meeting also includes a staff report on the Gabriola Island Official Community Plan Review, including next steps in the project and upcoming engagement opportunities. Learn more about the Gabriola Island OCP Review project here.

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