Sustainable Watershed Management

Clean water is a precious, irreplaceable resource, and sustainable water management is critical to the future of everyone in BC. There is opportunity for leaders to embrace a comprehensive water management framework, clarity in roles and responsibilities, collaboration among decision-makers and key interests, and a focus on the cumulative impacts of activities on watersheds and water.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

A new FBC report showcases examples of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in urban streetscapes, residential communities and institutional sites in Metro Vancouver and Victoria. Take a look: Showcasing Successful Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Lessons from Implementation.

BCWF-FBC Project on Advancing Watershed Sustainability

The Fraser Basin Council is working in collaboration with the BC Wildlife Federation on a three-year project to advance watershed conservation and sustainability in BC. The goal of the project is to educate British Columbians on the importance of watershed sustainability and protecting BC’s diverse and unique aquatic resources. It is also aimed at building capacity in BC to achieve healthy, sustainable watersheds. Learn more.

Sustainable Watershed Projects in the Fraser Basin

The Fraser Basin Council is facilitating several regional initiatives to improve the health of watersheds:

• Shuswap Watershed Council
• Nechako Watershed Roundtable
• Nicola Lake Planning Process
• Cultus Lake Aquatic Stewardship Strategy (CLASS)