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Capital Regional District
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is the regional government for the 13 municipalities and three electoral areas that are located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
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Nomination Deadline Extended for the 2013 EcoStar Awards
The CRD has extended the nomination deadline for the 2013 EcoStar Awards. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 17, 2013 at midnight. The CRD’s EcoStar Community Environmental Awards recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by local businesses, groups, non-profits and individuals working to enhance our environment across our region.Read more
CRD releases Tsunami Modelling Report
The CRD’s Local Government Emergency Program Advisory Commission (LG EPAC), has completed the “Modelling of Potential Tsunami Inundation Limits and Run-Up” for the Capital Region. The results of this model will provide valuable information in regards to potential tsunami risk. Read more
Saving Money and Taking Action, Tap by Tap
Are you a building owner or property manager in the Capital Region? The CRD and partners are proud to have launched the Tap by Tap Retrofit program for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings. Tap by Tap is offered free of charge to eligible buildings across the capital region and targets retrofitting showers and faucets to save energy and water. Read more
CRD Launches Abandoned Waste Campaign
The CRD, in partnership with the Times Colonist and Jack FM, has launched their Abandoned Waste Campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the social, environmental and financial consequences of abandoning waste. Read more
Youth in Parks Survey
The Youth In Parks Survey is an exciting way to get your voice heard! The survey is created by youth, for youth, and will help influence what type of parks programs are available for youth ages
13-18 in Greater Victoria.Read more
Core Area Wastewater Treatment Program:
Request for Qualifications Released to Design and Construct McLoughlin Point
Interested parties have been invited to submit their qualifications to design and construct the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. The CRD expects to select three proponents to prepare proposals by the end of June. Read more
Regional Deer Management Strategy
In December 2012, the CRD Board adopted the Regional Deer Management Strategy. Since that time, progress has been made on implementing the recommendations of the plan. Meetings with municipal staff and Council, beginning with the Peninsula Municipalities, were held in February and March 2013; the CRD presented to North Saanich on February 25, 2013 and Central Saanich Councils on February 12, 2013; and on March 1, 2013 the CRD participated in the Peninsula Agriculture Commission’s Farmer – Hunter Workshop.Read more
Photo of Witty's Lagoon courtesy of Evan Leeson
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