Citation | Fraser Basin Council. 2014. Advancing Watershed Sustainability in BC: Workshop Report, March 18, 2014. Fraser Basin Council. |
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Organization | Fraser Basin Council |
URL | http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/_Library/Water_BCWF/Workshop_Report-Advancing_Watershed_Sustainability-May1-2014.pdf |
Abstract/Description or Keywords | The BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF), in conjunction with funding from the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation is undertaking a project to advance watershed conservation and sustainability throughout BC. BCWF is delivering the project in partnership with the Fraser Basin Council (FBC). In addition, many other organizations and individuals, representing a diversity of perspectives, experiences and expertise, were engaged in various ways throughout year-one (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014) of this three-year project. This initiative arose from a concern, shared by many, that watershed ecosystems in BC are losing their resilience and sustainability. The long-term health of watersheds is key to ensure the sustainability of the ecosystems, communities and economies that depend upon them. However, over the years, land and water use decisions and activities have resulted in the gradual loss of ecological function in watersheds including degradation of habitat, declining water quality, inadequate flows for environmental values, and conflict among different sectors that depend upon water. Though there are many diverse organizations and jurisdictions working on the stewardship, management, planning and governance of watersheds and water resources, there is still a need for enhanced coordination and collaboration among these efforts. The goal of this project is to educate British Columbians on the importance of watershed sustainability and protecting BC’s diverse and unique aquatic resources. It also aims to help strengthen capacity in BC to achieve healthy watersheds by considering watershed health and sustainability through several different lenses, or sub-projects. |
Information Type | report |
Regional Watershed | Province |
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Project status | complete |
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