Stories
Through storytelling, we aim to inspire and engage audiences by bringing visibility to communities and projects—celebrating First Nations models of conservation and the impact of the funded work on communities and ecosystems.
We also share grant announcements, media releases, reports, engagements, and co-development milestones through this page!
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Finance and Investments Committee
The Watershed Security Fund is fortunate to count on the collective wisdom, experience and leadership of the Finance and Investments Committee members.
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WSF Reception 2025
It was inspiring to see a room full of both new and familiar faces dedicated to safeguarding our watersheds and ecosystems while nurturing good relationships at the WSF Reception in Victoria.
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Annual Report 2024-2025
As we move into our third year of this work, we are excited to continue this journey of co-developing a sustainable and enduring funding stream for healthy watersheds and thriving communities across British Columbia.
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Watershed Security Fund Intake 2 Grant Recipients
The WSF is thrilled to announce nearly $7 million flowing to 28 watershed security projects across British Columbia.
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A Shared Vision for the Future
We are delighted to announce the release of the Watershed Security Fund’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.
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Watershed Security Fund Grant Recipients
Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience and Ecological Restoration in BC October 24, 2024 (Vancouver, BC/ xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations) – The First Nations Water Caucus – with the First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia (FNFC) – and the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) proudly announce the inaugural recipients of the Watershed Security Fund grants. Almost $5 million will be distributed to 26 projects spanning seven watershed basins. These grants aim to bolster and rehabilitate communities’ resilience to climate change, support jobs, enhance regional food security, and safeguard fish, wildlife, and flora habitats. The Watershed…
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Annual Report
On behalf of all whose vision, relationships, and efforts contribute to the development of the Watershed Security Fund, we are pleased to submit our first Annual Report.
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Grants Working Group
The WSF Grants Working Group is comprised of a diverse group of leaders with deep experience and connection to regional watershed needs and communities in BC. Individually and collectively, the Working Group Members hold extensive knowledge relevant to addressing urgent and long-term watershed security needs across BC and are generously providing their learning and insights to support the development of an evolving innovative multi-year co-developed WSF funding program and permanent entity. We are deeply grateful for the group’s collaborative leadership and wisdom in support of our collective learning and development of a long-term BC’s Watersheds Security Fund. Grants Working Group…
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Initiative to improve watershed resilience launches
The Watershed Security Fund is launching its first phase of support for watershed projects and initiatives, aiming to help communities address both urgent and long-term watershed needs.
