WHEREAS by expanding the scope of eligible projects to encompass raw water initiatives, we can address pressing water-related challenges and enhance the overall resilience and well-being of our community.  This resolution seeks to foster collaboration between local authorities and the federal and provincial government to promote the responsible use and conservation of raw water resources.

WHEREAS this adjustment aims to facilitate community-led initiatives focused on sustained water management and infrastructure development.

BE IT RESOLVED that due to the critical importance of water resources and the potential benefits to the community, SARM lobby the federal and provincial government to include raw water projects under the eligible project categories for the Canada Community Building Fund Program (CCBF).