Healthy Watersheds and Water Resources

British Columbia has long enjoyed a year-round, abundant supply of clean water ― but this can no longer be taken for granted. Today there are threats to the health of BC watersheds from development, population growth and climate change. Challenges include water pollution, erosion, destruction of aquatic habitat, risk of flood and drought, and even periods of insufficient water supply to meet the demands of agricultural irrigation, industry, recreation, fish and wildlife. There is still time to turn things around — through a commitment to sustainable watershed management.

FBC Services

Many leaders now recognize the need to manage BC’s watersheds and water resources more sustainably — and FBC is here to help.

Our staff team regularly partners with senior governments and communities on a range of issues: sustainable watershed management, flood hazard management, sustainable fish and fisheries projects, youth watershed stewardship and climate change adaptation for communities and resource sectors.

We frequently facilitate multi-interest, collaborative processes and education initiatives. To learn more about our services, contact Steve Litke, Senior Program Manager, Watersheds and Water Resources.

FBC Programs

Here is a look at the Fraser Basin Council’s work on water:

• Sustainable Watershed Management
• Living Rivers Trust Fund
• Fraser Salmon and Watersheds
• Highlights
• Stronger Relationships
• Rethinking our Water Ways
• Flood Management
• Flood and the Fraser
• Flood Projects
• Environmental Protection
• Other Water Work

Also see Our Work in the Regions and our BC Regional Adaptation Collaborative initiative, which focuses on the impacts of climate change on water resources.