Water and aquifers

18 aquifers and 14 watersheds by Township counted in provincial review of these in areas of concern. ie. Bertrand Creek. Usage: Metering? Encourage drip irrigation vs. spraying.

Aquifers are declining and at risk verified by the province with over 7000 licensed wells and unknown un licensed, convert to metro water where possible, those areas that have aquifers actually recovering. Aquifers should not be used for so called emergencies as it does not work. Aquifers must be protected from current private well users and farmers. Water courses must be protected and respected for fish and other wildlife.

Water is fundamental for farming and groundwater is part of Langley's overall water supply. We need to properly map and protect vulnerable aquifers and recharge areas, and that work belongs in the new rural plan. Before approving development, fill or other uses over a vulnerable aquifer, we should understand what impact it could have on the water underneath.

Water is critical for rural growth; identify vulnerable aquifers/recharge. Make these part of the new rural plan. Township should see the impact before approving new developments. Zoning details should also be transparent- soil, ditches, subdivision and density are in our control for approvals. Full aquifer map goes in rural plan, every application get tested on impact on aquifer.

Water is critical for rural growth; identify vulnerable aquifers/recharge. Make these part of the new rural plan. Township should see the impact before approving new developments. Zoning details should also be transparent- soil, ditches, subdivision and density are in our control for approvals. Full aquifer map goes in rural plan, every application get tested on impact on aquifer.

We should ask the province to do an aquifer study since it licences the water. We need to also understand the importance of water to farming and if there is metering which has been talked about, how will that affect the viability of the farm.

Water is fundamental for farming and groundwater is part of Langley's overall water supply. We need to properly map and protect vulnerable aquifers and recharge areas, and that work belongs in the new rural plan. Before approving development, fill or other uses over a vulnerable aquifer, we should understand what impact it could have on the water underneath.

Metro water to be used for urban water. Wells used for actual farm use crops/cattle/livestock and any kind of farm use.

We need to survey and understand the various farm uses to create a model of water drawn from aquifers so we can create a long term plan.

We need to be more responsible with drawing from aquifers for urban use, to ensure that farmers and rural properties have a healthier aquifer to draw from. Using Metro water for urban use, while encouraging metering to reduce use and eliminate leaks. Could use Local Area Service process to facilitate municipal water use for larger water users.

Include water availability within the renewal of the Rural Plan. Continue enforcement of non- agricultural uses on ALR land. Keep farms as farms, further subdivision only encourages non-farm use and puts pressure on water use/services.

Update Rural Plan. Create dashboard with information for residents. Consult farmers.

Establish water metering. Conduct environmental studies on the state regularly so we get regular data. Protect ALR and ensure that ALR land is being used efficiently. Prove incentives to preserve/discourage subdivision.

Metro water to be used for urban water. Wells used for actual farm use crops/cattle/livestock and any kind of farm use.

Water is fundamental for farming and groundwater is part of Langley's overall water supply. We need to properly map and protect vulnerable aquifers and recharge areas, and that work belongs in the new rural plan. Before approving development, fill or other uses over a vulnerable aquifer, we should understand what impact it could have on the water underneath.

Commit to resources and budget for ditch maintenance like we fund road maintenance. Build into capital plan.

Water is critical. Losing 8 municipal wells was not good for water use or climate management. We must protect the 18 aquifers in the TOL- working with LFI, AAC and other farming voices to manage water the best we can. Concerned about future of farming with 40% of ALR land being used for agriculture.