Watershed Security Pledge
2024 BC Election
Water is life, and BC’s watersheds—our rivers, lakes, wetlands and aquifers—are vital lifelines that deliver essential services to all British Columbians:
- Healthy watersheds provide clean, safe drinking water and a reliable water supply for local businesses.
- Healthy watersheds sustain our food supply and offer natural defences for our homes against floods, fires, and drought.
- Healthy watersheds support vibrant habitats for wild salmon, bears, and the natural gifts that define this beautiful province.
However, over the past 20 years, the degradation of BC’s watersheds combined with more severe drought, floods and wildfires, have dramatically increased watershed insecurity. This decline has had severe impacts on communities, First Nations, local economies, and ecosystems across BC.
The BC Watershed Security Coalition is asking all candidates in the 2024 BC Election to sign the Watershed Security Pledge below as a commitment to the health and well-being of British Columbians and the economic stability of local communities.
I commit to being a champion for Watershed Security in British Columbia by advocating for:
✔️provincial actions that enhance local watershed management and partnerships that unite people to develop solutions that benefit everyone
✔️ increased funding for Watershed Security to equip local people with the tools and resources to restore their local watersheds.