The British Columbia government has quadrupled its funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program to $80 million in response to concerns about water scarcity in 2024, due to low snowpack levels. This follows a record-setting drought in 2023 that financially stressed farmers across the province. The article also highlights the importance of water for biodiversity, resilience, and wildfire prevention, advocating for long-term commitment to water storage, prioritizing water for food security, and continuing work toward livestock water regulations. Concerns are also raised about the ongoing snowmelt reducing the water supply in the Fraser River.