Education
To keep members up to date with changes in the industry and to provide, training sessions for management and staff of all members. Topics ranging from operational safety, staff development, and legal and legislative issues.
Affiliations With Water-Related Industrial Associations
To promote cooperation and industry-wide understanding, the association will maintain alliances with organizations such as the American Water Works Association, the B.C. Water and Waste Association, the Water Supply Association of BC, the Small Water Users of BC and others.
Government Lobbying
To preserve and protect the long-term interests of its members, the association will lobby government for input to legislation regarding such issues as watershed protection and management, growth management, and water licensing.
Communications With Members
Newsletters, website information and other frequent publications will keep members informed of association activities, issues, accomplishments, etc.
Water Suppliers Representation
The association will help smaller districts in dealing with organizations that administer policies affecting those districts (e.g. B.C.’s Ministries of Environment, Health and Community Services.)
Membership Understanding
It is an understanding that the Members of the Coastal Water Suppliers Association will adhere to the regulations and guidelines as legislated and operate in a responsible nature.