Over the past year, we have made significant progress as interim stewards for the WSF, advancing watershed security through collaboration, openness, shared learning, and respect. That progress is reflected in our commitments to co-development and co-governance and collective efforts to support initiatives that directly respond to community needs and priorities.
SWCC is working to protect the Skeena Watershed and conserve wild salmon through research, education, and community-based stewardship grounded in cultural heritage—recognizing that stewardship is not only ecological but relational.
Salmon depend on healthy and resilient watersheds but the increasing amount of drought and flood events in the Nicola Region coupled with the growing impacts of climate change are negatively impacting their spawning habitat and freshwater systems.
Raincoast Conservation Foundation, in partnership with Scw’exmx Tribal Council and Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, are mapping thermal refugia – micro-habitats within a stream that are significantly cooler than the surrounding water – that are used by salmon in the Coldwater River on the traditional territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx Nations, near Merritt, BC.
$6 Million supporting 26 community-led watershed projects across BC April 13, 2026 (Vancouver, BC / Xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations) —…
In the streams and lakes of the Upper Fraser, an aquatic habitat monitoring program is taking place, led by two First Nations women, the Aunties of the Streams.
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.
The WSF is thrilled to announce nearly $7 million flowing to 28 watershed security projects across British Columbia.
We are delighted to announce the release of the Watershed Security Fund’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.