 Last week, Rivershed members and supporters gathered for our Annual General Meeting. Thank you to everyone who joined us to reflect on 2025, welcome new members to our Board of Directors, and connect with others who care about the future of the Fraser Watershed. We were pleased to welcome Coree Tull, Chair of the BC Watershed Security Coalition and Director of Government Relations and Engagement at BC Water Legacy, as our guest speaker. Coree shared an update on watershed security efforts across British Columbia, including progress to date, current opportunities, and the importance of sustained investment in healthy watersheds. One of the things Coree highlighted was the province's ongoing review of industrial water rental rates and the opportunity to direct a portion of those revenues to the Watershed Security Fund.  The BC Watershed Security Coalition has created a simple tool to help British Columbians contact their MLA in support of this approach. You can learn more and send a letter in just a few minutes here. We will be introducing our newly elected Board members on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn over the coming weeks, so be sure to follow along for updates. If you were unable to attend the AGM, you can read our 2025 Annual Report for an update on Rivershed's programs, activities, and accomplishments. FoodlandsMonitoring is an important part of the Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program. This spring, Rivershed worked with youth volunteers to collect bird data along the sc̓e:ɬxʷəy̓əm (Salmon River)* Foodlands Corridor as part of the BC Marsh Monitoring Program. Using both visual observations and bird calls, volunteers identified and recorded species at the same locations throughout the spring. The data is shared with the BC Marsh Monitoring Program and helps track species distribution and population trends over time.  Some of the species observed along the corridor this year include Virginia Rail, Black-headed Grosbeak, Cedar Waxwing, and Violet-green Swallow. Monitoring helps us better understand how wildlife is using restored habitats and contributes to broader efforts to track the health of wetland and riparian ecosystems across British Columbia. *sc̓e:ɬxʷəy̓əm is the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word for the Salmon River. Translations provided by Knowledge Keepers and language learners from Kwantlen and Katzie Nations. Watershed NewsPlanting 125 million more trees in B.C. Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns Supporting coastal marine health in B.C. with new stewardship projects Ottawa pauses proposed changes to major project environmental reviews Solutions and Resilience in the Skeena Watershed: An Innovative Bioremediation Approach Province funds wildfire prevention, creates local jobs ‘Dodging their responsibilities’: syilx-led watershed protection effort lacking key cities’ support New Report Calls Conservation Finance a Major Untapped Opportunity for B.C. Watersheds Security needs to be higher financial priority: BC Watershed Security Coalition Regional district board disagrees with B.C.’s newest drought rating Canada’s ‘major projects’ should not come at the cost of the environment ‘It’s a different path’: Land-based learning in Merritt stimulates mental health Generations of nature lovers protect key property within Myra–Bellevue Park Okanagan farmers face tough choices as drought puts squeeze on water Two Shots Across the Bow of This Year’s Fisheries Forecasts Urging preparedness as wildfire, drought risks increase How harvesting immature Chinook salmon can shrink size and reduce future returns Experts sound alarm as B.C. faces intense heat, drought this summer For Good Measure: A Handbook on Advancing Water Metering in British Columbia Watch: Salmon watchdogs claim DFO is cutting back on monitoring What are you willing to sacrifice on this World Drought Day and beyond? Opinion: B.C. is running dry. Provincial leadership urgently needed How the deadly 2021 B.C. heat dome permanently changed ecosystems François Lake shoreline still in good condition, but requires protection Was this newsletter forwarded to you by a friend?Subscribe here to get Rivershed Stories delivered straight to your inbox each month. EventsJuly 1 (Steveston): Steveston Salmon Festival July 21 (Virtual): The Battle for Biodiversity: Garry Oak Ecosystems and Invasive Species July 24 (Robert Burnaby Park): Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver Invasive Removal July 2026 (Vancouver): Nature Vancouver Events Calendar July 2026 (Langley): Langley Environmental Partners Society Events Calendar August 16 (Port Moody): Car-Free Day 2026 October 15-16 (Vancouver): BC Salmon Recovery and Resilience conference OpportunitiesYouth Climate Corps is hiring multiple positions. Okanagan Nation Alliance job board includes postings for tmixᵂ Biologist, Fisheries and Natural Resources Department (FNRD) Technician, and Aquatic Biology Technician. Real Estate Foundation of BC is looking for a Finance Coordinator and an Administrative Coordinator. Vancity is hiring a Consultant, Climate Risk Management. Tsleil-Waututh Nation is looking for a Director, Treaty, Lands & Resources. Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions has multiple remote positions available. Indigenous Climate Action is looking for an Executive Director. Nature Kids BC is seeking a Production & Distribution Intern. UBCIC has an opening for a Climate Policy Analyst. Generate Canada is hiring a Senior Project Manager. Coast Funds is hiring an Office Coordinator. Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC has multiple grant programs open for application. Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions is looking for a Director of Policy and Research Impact. The Pacific Salmon Commission's Northern and Southern Fund is seeking proposals. Do you have news, events or opportunities you'd like to share? Email them to info@rivershed.com.
The Rivershed Team Thank you for reading Rivershed Stories! Please share it with a friend or family member who cares about the health and resilience of the Fraser. The more people we can connect with, the greater our collective impact across the watershed. Rivershed acknowledges our position as a settler‑led organization working on First Nation and often unceded territories throughout the Fraser Watershed. We recognize the responsibilities that come with this position and remain committed to learning from and working alongside First Nations and Knowledge Keepers to strengthen the health and resilience of the Fraser watershed. |
