Opinion

Editor: I appreciate the opportunity to respond to David Evans’ letter, “No reply on right to die,” published by Coast Reporter on Aug. 13. Mr.

Editor: I am a business owner and resident of Sechelt for the past 58 years. I attended the water meeting held at the District office last Tuesday evening. Like many in attendance, I came away with serious doubts and questions.

Editor: In the Town of Gibsons those of us using aquifer water have been conserving water not out of need but according to the town council’s principle of fairness.

Editor: In your Aug. 21 paper you asked Garry Nohr why the SCRD board didn’t choose a long-term solution regarding regional water sooner. His reply was, “Being one who voted to do it at the time, I can’t explain the answer of the other board members.

Dear SCRD Directors: First, we are dismayed to read in Coast Reporter that the SCRD board as represented by Bryan Shoji is blaming “environmentalists” for the current water shortages (“Emergency water plan in the works,” Aug. 21).

Editor: It is outrageous that Lower Gibsons is on Level 4 water restrictions when its aquifers are full! It sounds to me like one of those bad jokes – i.e.

Editor: Venting on local municipal politicians over the watering restrictions due to drought is understandable but it may be helpful to take a more global perspective.

Editor: Re: “Massive water nearby” and “Why water meters?” (Letters, Aug.

Editor: The current crisis with our water supplies has focused attention on what, if any, are the limits to growth in our communities.

Editor: The regional district said that water meters will reduce water usage. I’m not sure how much more we can reduce. I think that most Coasters are well aware of the potential water shortage every summer.