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The document summarizes a drought planning workshop hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board. It discusses the need to prepare for potential drought conditions in the Okanagan region given climate change. It provides an overview of the workshop content and participant discussions. It then lists recommendations for drought proofing actions that could be taken by senior governments, local governments and water purveyors, and the Okanagan Basin Water Board. These include developing drought response frameworks, improving water monitoring, funding drought plans and conservation projects, and implementing water conservation initiatives at the local level.Okanagan Waterwise: Research Report
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This research report examines issues and best practices related to sustainable water management in Canadian municipalities. Key issues discussed include environmental concerns like water quantity and quality, economic challenges like infrastructure deficits, and regulatory issues such as changing requirements. The report also explores municipal planning approaches, governance and management practices, and operational technologies. Sustainable water management aims to account for ecosystem needs through reduced consumption, no increased supply, and returning treated water to support a healthy environment and potential reuse. Moving fully to sustainability requires higher initial costs but may reduce long-term risks from issues like climate change. Overall the report provides an overview of current challenges and opportunities for Canadian municipalities to improve water management.Okanagan Waterwise: Selected Tools to Evaluate Water Monitoring Networks for ...
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Okanagan Waterwise: Selected Tools to Evaluate Water Monitoring Networks for Global Warming AdaptationOkanagan Waterwise: sockeye returning home need water too
Okanagan Waterwise: sockeye returning home need water tooFiona9864
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This article discusses the importance of keeping waterways clean to support the return of sockeye salmon to the Okanagan River system. It provides tips for residents to conserve water and avoid contaminating streams and lakes, such as using biodegradable products, taking cars to commercial car washes, and properly disposing of chemicals and medications. Recent projects by the Okanagan Nation Alliance Fisheries Department have helped salmon populations rebound after years of decline due to human impacts on local waters.Okanagan Waterwise: Trepanier Landscape Water Management Plan
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This document provides a summary of the final report of the Trepanier Landscape Unit water management plan. The report was commissioned by the Regional District of Central Okanagan and BC Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management to address growing pressures on water resources in the region from factors like population growth and climate change. Key findings of the report include that water usage in the TLU is very high at 789 litres per person per day, over twice the Canadian average, and actions will need to be taken to reduce water usage or find alternative sources to sustain economic growth while maintaining environmental quality as pressures increase in the coming decades. The report provides recommendations to improve water management in the TLU through actions such as establishing a leadership group andOkanagan Waterwise: Water Centric Planning in the Okanagan - Building Sustain...
Okanagan Waterwise: Water Centric Planning in the Okanagan - Building Sustain...Fiona9864
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This document discusses building sustainable communities in the face of water management challenges like droughts and pollution from population growth. It examines questions around water supply and demand, and identifies priorities like assessing water resources and stakeholder needs. Key topics covered include water planning, allocation, monitoring, and drought preparedness. The document explores balancing priorities around waterways, agriculture, recreation and development, given realities of periodic shortages and high domestic water usage. It advocates local groundwater regulation and provides resources for water planning.
Pass along Plants in West Texas
Pass along Plants in West TexasFiona9864
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This document lists and describes many plant species that were commonly grown and used in west Texas by both Anglo and Hispanic settlers for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes. It includes annuals, bulbs, herbs, perennials, vines, shrubs, trees, desert plants, houseplants, and some miscellaneous plants. Many of the herbs listed were used for medicinal purposes to treat conditions like fever, asthma, stomach issues, and more. Fruits and vegetables are also noted, along with their uses for things like salsa, tea, and soap making. Ornamental plants include flowers, vines, shrubs, and trees.Recently uploaded (20)
Essentials of a Good PMO, presented by Aalok Sonawala
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APM event hosted by the South Wales and West of England Network (SWWE Network)
Speaker: Aalok Sonawala
The SWWE Regional Network were very pleased to welcome Aalok Sonawala, Head of PMO, National Programmes, Rider Levett Bucknall on 26 February, to BAWA for our first face to face event of 2025. Aalok is a member of APMs Thames Valley Regional Network and also speaks to members of APMs PMO Interest Network, which aims to facilitate collaboration and learning, offer unbiased advice and guidance.
Tonight, Aalok planned to discuss the importance of a PMO within project-based organisations, the different types of PMO and their key elements, PMO governance and centres of excellence.
PMOs within an organisation can be centralised, hub and spoke with a central PMO with satellite PMOs globally, or embedded within projects. The appropriate structure will be determined by the specific business needs of the organisation. The PMO sits above PM delivery and the supply chain delivery teams.
For further information about the event please click here.
Computer Application in Business (commerce)
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The main objectives
1. To introduce the concept of computer and its various parts. 2. To explain the concept of data base management system and Management information system.
3. To provide insight about networking and basics of internet
Recall various terms of computer and its part
Understand the meaning of software, operating system, programming language and its features
Comparing Data Vs Information and its management system Understanding about various concepts of management information system
Explain about networking and elements based on internet
1. Recall the various concepts relating to computer and its various parts
2 Understand the meaning of softwares, operating system etc
3 Understanding the meaning and utility of database management system
4 Evaluate the various aspects of management information system
5 Generating more ideas regarding the use of internet for business purpose Lesson Plan M1 2024 Lesson Plan M1 2024 Lesson Plan M1 2024 Lesson Plan M1...
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Principle and Practices of Animal Breeding Full Note
|| Assistant Professor Boby Basnet ||IAAS || AFU || PU || FU
How to Modify Existing Web Pages in Odoo 18
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In this slide, well discuss on how to modify existing web pages in Odoo 18. Web pages in Odoo 18 can also gather user data through user-friendly forms, encourage interaction through engaging features. How to Configure Flexible Working Schedule in Odoo 18 Employee
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In this slide, well discuss on how to configure flexible working schedule in Odoo 18 Employee module. In Odoo 18, the Employee module offers powerful tools to configure and manage flexible working schedules tailored to your organization's needs.FESTIVAL: SINULOG & THINGYAN-LESSON 4.pptx
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Sinulog Festival of Cebu City, and Thingyan Festival of Myanmar.EDL 290F Week 3 - Mountaintop Views (2025).pdf
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Presented at the 24th Stoke Newington History Talks event on 27th Feb 2025
https://stokenewingtonhistory.com/stoke-newington-history-talks/APM People Interest Network Conference - Oliver Randall & David Bovis - Own Y...
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APM People Interest Network Conference 2025
- Autonomy, Teams and Tension
- Oliver Randall & David Bovis
- Own Your Autonomy
Oliver Randall
Consultant, Tribe365
Oliver is a career project professional since 2011 and started volunteering with APM in 2016 and has since chaired the People Interest Network and the North East Regional Network. Oliver has been consulting in culture, leadership and behaviours since 2019 and co-developed HPTM速an off the shelf high performance framework for teams and organisations and is currently working with SAS (Stellenbosch Academy for Sport) developing the culture, leadership and behaviours framework for future elite sportspeople whilst also holding down work as a project manager in the NHS at North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust.
David Bovis
Consultant, Duxinaroe
A Leadership and Culture Change expert, David is the originator of BTFA and The Dux Model.
With a Masters in Applied Neuroscience from the Institute of Organisational Neuroscience, he is widely regarded as the Go-To expert in the field, recognised as an inspiring keynote speaker and change strategist.
He has an industrial engineering background, majoring in TPS / Lean. David worked his way up from his apprenticeship to earn his seat at the C-suite table. His career spans several industries, including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Space, Heavy Industries and Elec-Mech / polymer contract manufacture.
Published in Londons Evening Standard quarterly business supplement, James Caans Your business Magazine, Quality World, the Lean Management Journal and Cambridge Universities PMA, he works as comfortably with leaders from FTSE and Fortune 100 companies as he does owner-managers in SMEs. He is passionate about helping leaders understand the neurological root cause of a high-performance culture and sustainable change, in business.
Session | Own Your Autonomy The Importance of Autonomy in Project Management
#OwnYourAutonomy is aiming to be a global APM initiative to position everyone to take a more conscious role in their decision making process leading to increased outcomes for everyone and contribute to a world in which all projects succeed.
We want everyone to join the journey.
#OwnYourAutonomy is the culmination of 3 years of collaborative exploration within the Leadership Focus Group which is part of the APM People Interest Network. The work has been pulled together using the 5 HPTM速 Systems and the BTFA neuroscience leadership programme.
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/apm-people-network/about/How to Configure Restaurants in Odoo 17 Point of Sale
How to Configure Restaurants in Odoo 17 Point of SaleCeline George
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Odoo, a versatile and integrated business management software, excels with its robust Point of Sale (POS) module. This guide delves into the intricacies of configuring restaurants in Odoo 17 POS, unlocking numerous possibilities for streamlined operations and enhanced customer experiences.How to use Init Hooks in Odoo 18 - Odoo 際際滷s
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In this slide, well discuss on how to use Init Hooks in Odoo 18. In Odoo, Init Hooks are essential functions specified as strings in the __init__ file of a module.The Battle of Belgrade Road: A WW1 Street Renaming Saga by Amir Dotan
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Presented at the 24th Stoke Newington History Talks event on 27th Feb 2025
https://stokenewingtonhistory.com/stoke-newington-history-talks/
QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online How to Make the Move
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If you use QuickBooks Desktop and are stressing about moving to QuickBooks Online, in this webinar, get your questions answered and learn tips and tricks to make the process easier for you.
Key Questions:
* When is the best time to make the shift to QuickBooks Online?
* Will my current version of QuickBooks Desktop stop working?
* I have a really old version of QuickBooks. What should I do?
* I run my payroll in QuickBooks Desktop now. How is that affected?
*Does it bring over all my historical data? Are there things that don't come over?
* What are the main differences between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online?
* And moreReordering Rules in Odoo 17 Inventory - Odoo 際際滷s
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In Odoo 17, the Inventory module allows us to set up reordering rules to ensure that our stock levels are maintained, preventing stockouts. Let's explore how this feature works.
South Hornsey: The Lost Local Authority that Merged with Stoke Newington by T...
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