The Long Term Water Conservation Strategy enhances and extends, to 2051, the Region’s commitment to innovative water conservation and efficiency programming, water resource protection, energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction.
Click here to view the Long Term Water Conservation Strategy (8mb)
Additional Downloads
Appendix 1 (3mb)
Appendix 2 (6.5mb)
Appendices 3 to 10 (5mb)
This report is divided into three parts. "Best in Class Water Conservation and Efficiency" practices are discussed, and case studies are provided to support these practices. Each part examines a different aspect of water conservation and efficiency planning:
- Part 1: Programs, Practices and Guidelines
- Part 2: Governance and Policy and Regulations
- Part 3: Municipal Infrastructure
Click here to view the Long Term Water Conservation Strategy - Best in Class (2mb)
If you'd like to share you comments on the Best in Class Review please send them to: openwater@york.ca or call 905 830.4444 ext. 5095
As part of the development of the Long Term Water Conservation Strategy, submitted to the Ministry of Environment at the end of March, the Regional Municipality of York has released a Special Report on Water in the Globe and Mail and in local York Region community newspapers on March 19, 2011.
The Special Report on Water was created by individuals with passion for, and expertise in, water conservation. Each article examines water from a unique perspective with a goal of stimulating new thinking and encouraging residents to consider the future of water in York Region.
Click here to download Our Water Future (2mb)