The City of Fernie and the Columbia Basin Trust are taking a hands on approach to water conservation.
Neil Klassen with the Columbia Basin Trust said that the conventional method of using brochures or advertisement to educate residents can be ineffective.
Claire McFee is the City of Fernie’s Water Smart Ambassador and she goes door-to-door showing residents how they can reduce their outdoor water use.
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