ResourcesEngaging Communities and Enforcing Better Decisions for Water: Evolution of Governance in the Shuswap Watershed
MapFort Nelson First Nation Water StrategyThe Fort Nelson First Nation Water Strategy has been developed to ensure proper functioning and ecological integrity of aquatic ecosystems in Fort Nelson First Nation territory. The Water Strategy sets a framework for Fort Nelson First Nation to engage in...
MapShuswap Watershed CouncilThe Shuswap Watershed Council is a partnership to enhance water quality and safe recreation in the Shuswap. The SWC is comprised of 17 members from three regional districts, two municipalities, the Secwepemc Nation, two provincial government agencies, and Shuswap communities.... ...
MapNechako Watershed RoundtableThe Nechako Watershed Roundtable is a collaborative initiative to protect and improve the health of the Nechako watershed for future generations. The Roundtable includes representatives of government (provincial, local and First Nations), community groups, academic and research...
MapKootenay Lake PartnershipThe Kootenay Lake Partnership brings together multiple agencies and governments to develop integrated and collaborative approaches to lake management planning to allow for a healthy and product lake, with balanced land and water uses that support and sustain environmental,...
MapOkanagan Basin Water BoardGoverned by a board that includes the three Okanagan regional districts, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, the Water Supply Association of BC, and the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council, the Okanagan Basin Water Board provides leadership on water issues throughout the basin,...
MapGitanyow Water PlanningBuilding on the success of the Gitanyow Lax’yip Land Use Plan, the Nation is developing a water policy to protect its interests and to ensure the health of aquatic ecosystems that support the exercise of Gitanyow rights.
MapCowichan Watershed BoardCo-chaired by Cowichan Tribes and the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the Cowichan Watershed Board is building local water governance capacity, advocating for the health of the watershed, and advancing its role in decision-making.
