Become a Rain Gardener
On B.C.’s Gulf Islands and in many other rural areas, increased housing developments are creating additional pressures on well water quantity and … Read more
Conservation & Stewardship
Tips for Controlling “Non-Point Source” Water Pollution . . .
pictured: a watercourse not properly fenced and protected from livestock pollution When the winter rains hit, we are reminded big-time what falls … Read more
Help!..Manure Management on the Gulf Islands
Is there proper manure management for horses, hobby animals on Gabriola and other Gulf Islands? The answer: slim to none. Most acreages … Read more
Get Cash Rebates for water cisterns, septic upgrades and more!
The Regional District of Nanaimo is one of the most conservation-minded, progressive, local governments in Canada. Check their site regularly, as most … Read more
Summer heat & water supplies
OK, so it doesn’t quite get this hot and dry here on the south coast! But water tables will be dropping soon, … Read more
Our efforts to reduce environmental impacts
At Aquality Service, we recover customers’ germicidal UV (mercury) lamps, and e-waste and take them to GIRO, our local recycling centre, for … Read more