Nova Scotia’s Water Resources Management Strategy
Background information
In 2002, NSEL launched the Drinking Water Strategy as a first step to developing a more comprehensive approach to managing our water resources. In April 2007 the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act was passed unanimously by the provincial legislature. In this Act, the government has placed into law specific environmental targets to achieve the goals outlined in the Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity Strategy (OfSP) which brings together economic and social development and environmental sustainability. The government has set 2010 as a target for the development of a comprehensive water resource management strategy.
Timing
The key deliverables in 2007/8 include: development of a discussion paper, development of a stakeholder consultation strategy, identification of vision, issues/concerns, and information gaps. Concurrently, strategic activities will be carried out under the 3-pillars of the strategy: drinking water; water quality and quantity; and wastewater.
In 2008/9, a review of current programs and policies will be conducted, an education and outreach program will be developed and launched and the strategic activities, including data gathering and information gap-filling, will continue. Public involvement and consultation will also continue.
In 2009-10, the water strategy will be drafted and consultations on the draft strategy will take place before submitting to cabinet for consideration. Education and 
outreach, as well as information/data gathering will continue. Beyond 2010, the water strategy will continue as living document to be augmented, revised and updated as needed and as implemented.
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