EDITORS NOTE: This came to my inbox this morning. I suggest that numbers of those interested in water issues should e-mail to register for one of the three days.

Groundwater Protection and Vulnerability
Mapping Workshop

A workshop for planners and decision makers on
the use of DRASTIC groundwater vulnerability maps for land use planning and source water protection on Vancouver Island.

September 15, 2011 – Parksville
September 22, 2011 – Duncan
September 29, 2011 – Courtenay

• Locations and times to be announced
• Eligible for EOCP & PIBC Credits
• No Cost

For Further Information and to register please e‐mail Rachelle Ormond at rachelle.ormondgov.bc.ca or 250‐751‐3265

Topics Include:
• Source protection at a watershed scale
• Groundwater basics and protection strategies
• Groundwater intrinsic vulnerability mapping
• Hands‐on introduction to using the maps
• Case study using groundwater vulnerability maps in the OCP process

Presenters Include:
• Vicki Carmichael, M.Sc., P.Ag. Senior Groundwater Hydrologist, Ministry of
Environment , Victoria B.C.
• Dr. Alan Gilchrist, P.Geo, Professor, Geography Department , Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, B.C.
• Lynne Magee, B.Sc, CPHI(C), Regional Drinking Water Coordinator , Vancouver Island Health Authority, Nanaimo, B.C.
• Christina Metherall, Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Coordinator, Regional District of Nanaimo, Nanaimo, B.C.
• Kate Miller, M.Sc., MCIP, LEED AP, Manager, Regional Environmental Policy, Engineering and
Environmental Services Department, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Duncan, B.C.
• Pat Lapcevic, M.Sc. PGeo, Senior Hydrogeologist and Water Protection Section Head , BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations , Nanaimo, B.C.
• Rachelle Ormond, M.Sc. Groundwater Protection Officer , BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations , Nanaimo, B.C.