Water conservation paramount at Long Beach Lodge Resort
Long Beach Lodge Resort endorses and engages in proactive water conservation.Tofino, like the rest of British Columbia, is faced with the on-going prospect of declining rainfall and warmer temperatures. This is especially pertinent in Tofino where we look to the skies for most of our water as our water supply comes almost exclusively from a rain, creek and river-replenished reservoir.
While the lush, beautiful rainforests and landscape in Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve suggest otherwise, freshwater is a finite resource which we at Long Beach Lodge Resort work hard to preserve through Resort-initiated activities and monitoring and by observing all district water-conservation directives.
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Conservation Starts at Home
Visitors to Long Beach Lodge Resort are encouraged to reuse towels and bed linens through the Resort-initiated "Every Drop of Water Counts" campaign. Guests are learning that there are many subtle changes such as these that are not very impactful on the quality of their visit but can make a big difference on the environment. Ultimately, the hope is that our awareness campaigns and water conservation tips are used by visitors when they return home.
Proactive Public Efforts
The beautiful clear blue skies and remarkably warm weather we have enjoyed during this summer of 2015 prompted Tofino’s district office to initiate Stage 1 water restrictions on June 3. A proactive measure, restrictions mean area residents with even-numbered addresses may only water their lawns and gardens on Tuesdays and Fridays and residents while odd-numbered addresses may only do their watering on Mondays and Thursdays.
On July 9, 2015, Stage 2 water restrictions came into effect. Under stage 2, all outdoor water use is prohibited; there is to be no outdoor watering (except by hand, for food gardens on specified times and days); potable water is not to be used for outdoor washing of any article or vehicle; and hot tubs or pools are not to be filled nor topped up.
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Being Prepared and Responsible
The Resort recognizes and endorses efforts and innovations that ensure there is enough water throughout the year. The Long Beach Lodge Resort Sustainability Committee includes representatives from every department at the Resort. The Committee meets every month to discuss Resort’s water conservation activities and progress and debate new management ideas and activities, such as capturing rainwater and grey water in holding tanks for use in toilets and laundry facilities. Innovations such as this allow incremental savings that can add up to big benefits for the environment, residents and visitors to Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
As well, we encourage visitors and residents alike to participate in the district’s 20% challenge which encourages everyone to reduce their water consumption by 20% compared to the previous summer.
