• Driver of nature change: Resource use/replenishment

    Water withdrawal and consumption from areas of water scarcity (C3.0)

    Water withdrawal and consumption80 (m3) from areas of water scarcity, including identification of water source.81

    No further guidance.

    OBJECTIVE 3. PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER RESOURCES

    Performance Measure 3.2. Certified Organizations shall implement water, wetland, and riparian protection programs based on climate, soil type, terrain, vegetation, ecological function, harvesting system, state best management practices (BMPs), provincial guidelines and other applicable factors.

    Indicator 2: Program to protect water quantity during all phases of management.