ResourcesA Blueprint for Watershed Governance in British ColumbiaJanuary 2014POLIS Water Sustainability Project
ResourcesIllumination: Insights and Perspectives for Building Effective Watershed Governance in B.C.June 2016POLIS Water Sustainability Project
NewsAnnouncement on BC’s investment in watershed healthApril 22, 2022 Earlier this week, a landmark commitment of $30 million to continue to improve B.C.’s watersheds was announced. We are pleased to share that half of the funding ($15 million) will be provided to Watersheds BC through the MakeWay Foundation...
Events & WebinarsIndigenous Mapping Workshop – 2021IMW: Turtle Island Online webinar Indigenous Mapping CollectiveThe Indigenous Mapping Collective was launched by the Firelight Group and its partners to support the development and advancement of culturally appropriate and inclusive geospatial technologies for Indigenous Peoples. Following the success of their first ever virtual Indigenous...
NewsBC residents: water is #1 environmental concernOctober 21, 2021A public opinion poll released October 20th by the Real Estate Foundation of BC and the University of Victoria’s POLIS Water Sustainability Project shows that water is now the top environmental issue in the province. Release provided by Real Estate Foundation...
NewsNechako First Nations & RDBN Collaborate to Revive Nechako RiverOctober 6, 2021The Nechako First Nations and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako have signed a historic memorandum that commits them to work together to restore the health of the Nechako River. The Nechako River is of spiritual significance and cultural importance to...
Events & WebinarsWorking for Watersheds: How BC Can Grow a World-Class Watershed SectorJuly 13, 2021 Online POLIS Water Sustainability Project at the Centre for Global Studies, University of VictoriaB.C.’s watershed sector puts tens of thousands of British Columbians to work each year in jobs and projects that directly contribute to watershed health. However, the demand for watershed solutions is increasing. Actions to accelerate watershed sector growth and expand...
