More people across British Columbia are recognizing the importance of healthy watersheds and long-term watershed security. At Rivershed’s upcoming AGM, guest speaker Coree Tull, Chair of the BC Watershed Security Coalition and Director of Government Relations & Engagement with BC Water Legacy will share reflections on the growing focus on watershed security in BC and what it could mean for communities, salmon, local economies, and climate resilience. 

Coree has spent years helping connect communities, First Nations, local governments, and organizations around freshwater resilience and watershed health. Her work focuses on building long-term approaches to watershed security and supporting stronger collaboration around water and watershed challenges. 

Join us online on June 18 at 7pm to hear more about the future of watershed security in British Columbia, connect with others who care about the Fraser Watershed, and learn more about Rivershed’s work over the past year.  

Foodlands

Earlier this month, Dr. Bronner’s shared a national story about the impact of its All-One Canada Initiative, which has donated nearly half a million dollars to organizations and initiatives across Canada focused on social and environmental change. Rivershed and the Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program were among the initiatives recognized in the announcement. 

Since its early stages, support from Dr. Bronner’s and the All-One Canada Initiative has helped sustain Foodlands corridor work in the Fraser watershed, including native planting, habitat restoration, monitoring, and work alongside collaborators and communities. Restoration work takes time, and continued support makes a difference. Work in Foodlands corridors continues over multiple years and depends on ongoing stewardship and care for the land and water. 

We’re grateful for Dr. Bronner’s continued commitment to watershed resilience and community-led restoration. 

Read the All-One Canada Initiative announcement here. 

Watershed News

Trump cut funding for B.C. researchers. It could spell trouble for bats 

Foreign land buyers hollow out Dunster 

District of Lillooet: Information Release New Invasive Species Management Bylaw 

Interactive map of watershed-based pollution monitoring in southern BC 

Spatiotemporal dynamics of food availability for juvenile coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) across a watershed habitat mosaic 

330,000 Sockeye Fry to be Released throughout Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory 

Inviting southern Thompson Okanagan residents to help guide forest management 

Pacific salmon conservation efforts continue to spawn in B.C. but First Nations say sustainable funding needed 

Here are eight simple ways you can fight climate change today 

Feds Won’t Recommit to the BC Salmon Farm Ban 

Raincoast Conservation Foundation: What our estuary salmon fieldwork crews are up to 

Ecojustice reacts to feds discussion paper on proposed rollbacks of environmental regulations and impact assessment law 

Telus and feds announce AI data cluster in B.C. to boost ‘sovereign’ computing power 

New research highlights how wildfires are harming fish 

Nature makes Canada a whole lotta money. We’ve got the charts to prove it 

Early snow melt observed in much of B.C. 

Simpcw First Nation holds engagement session on Raush Valley conservation 

Katzie First Nation guardians and partners celebrate restoration of important B.C. marsh 

Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks 

'Desolate wasteland' or irreplaceable habitat? Documentary explores how Roberts Bank port expansion threatens migrating birds 

After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years 

City restores limited water to around 8,000 Kamloops households, but with restrictions 

Inviting southern Thompson Okanagan residents to help guide forest management 

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd claims another award 

The Syilx Okanagan Nation Declares a Watershed Emergency 

Peachland council reassured logging practices are mindful of watershed 

Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk 

Demand action on caribou habitat — no more delays 

Indigenous-Led Salmon Conservation: How First Nations Are Stewarding Salmon in B.C. 

Supporting outdoor recreation, communities, local economies 

Province says water scarcity a 'top priority' amid calls for action 

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is not the climate guy you thought 

Okanagan at Drought Level 5 already

$1.9M released for salmon conservation after record demand 

Quesnel Lake residents win pause on logging threatening caribou, public safety 

Vancouver mayor moves to roll back major climate bylaws, sparking clash with province 

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Events

May 31– June 6 (Multiple Locations) - Canadian Environment Week 2026 

June 2 (Virtual) - Fraser Basin Council Webinar: Using the Extreme Heat Mapping Guidance Framework 

June 8 (Virtual) - Sierra Club BC Webinar: When the forest breathes: A conversation with Suzanne Simard 

June 11 (Virtual) - UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Webinar: Science-based Solutions for ‘Barriers’ to Salmon Recovery 

June 23 (Virtual) - Northern BC Restoration Community of Practice (CoP) Small Group Coaching series 

July 6 – July 10 (Fraser Valley) - BC Wildlife Federation Wetland Assessment Course 

Opportunities

Invasive Species Council of BC is hiring a Manager of Engagement and a Manager of Operations. 

The Starfish is looking for a Director of Education. 

The Leona Humchitt Youth in Climate Action Award is accepting applications from Indigenous youth in BC. 

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is hiring a Climate Policy Analyst. 

Indigenous Climate Action is hiring multiple positions. 

Nature Kids BC is seeking a Production & Distribution Intern. 

Youth Climate Corps BC is hiring multiple positions. 

BC Parks Foundation is looking for an Event Ambassador. 

Do you have any watershed news, events or opportunities you would like to share? Email them to info@rivershed.com

Until next time—yours in stewardship,

The Rivershed Team

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