Tofino’s Water Challenge
Despite getting more than 3 metres of rain annually, Tofino’s drier summer weather, influx of visitors and limited water storage facilities, put a significant strain on daily water availability during the summer months. Management, conservation and education are key to ensuring an adequate supply of pure water.
[1] Freshwater: lifeblood of the planet. by Don Hinrichsen [Link] Posted: 31 Mar 2008
The Planet’s Water Challenge
Fresh water is the liquid of life. Without it the planet would be a barren wasteland. The supply of water is finite, but demand is rising rapidly as population grows and as water use per capita increases.[1]
According to experts, the world is in danger of running out of “sustainably managed water” and it is expected that two-thirds of the planet will live in water-stressed conditions by 2025 if present consumption patterns continue.