Hi all! Part 2 of the Great Waters Challenge was all about engaging people and organizing to celebrate our wonderful waters. As part of this, I took part in a workshop organized by the Great Waters Challenge, where we discussed water in Vancouver, methods of engagement, and ideas for an event. From that workshop, a … More GWC #5 Celebrating our Water
The Great Waters Challenge #4 is about understanding the perspectives and water issues of participants from across the country. What connects us? What is unique to our watersheds? What can we learn from each other? And after looking at these views from across the country, what is my vision for water in my community, and … More GWC #4 – Connections & Vision
Hello! For the Great Waters Challenge #3, we were tasked to host a gathering of sorts focused on water in our communities, expanding on research we’d completed already. I decided to organize a guided water walk of Trout Lake and the old China Creek watershed during World Water Week (week of March 21). Unfortunately, though … More GWC #3 – China Creek Water Walk
The Great Waters Challenge #2 is all about the history of water in our communities. What were these creeks, ponds, storm sewers, and inlets like before our communities planted themselves firmly among and often over top of them? What critters called these places home and how has that changed? So it turns out I inadvertently … More GWC #2 – Trout Lake Water History
The Essentials Me: Alli Matfin, 24. Environmental Engineer in Training in Vancouver, BC. Enjoy getting outdoors. Water: H2O, timeless. Essential for life on earth, though sometimes causes a lot of damage. Refreshing and looks nice when light hits it. The Details I’m from a family of settlers from several generations ago and grew up in the South … More Great Waters Challenge #1
Exploring Water in Our Lives 