WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS?

There are three priority investment areas that will strengthen community resilience and support better decisions for the benefit of all British Columbians:

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REBUILD NATURAL DEFENCES

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STRENGTHEN WATERSHED GOVERNANCE

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BOLSTER COLLABORATIVE MONITORING

The BC Watershed Security Coalition is engaging in constructive and solutions-oriented dialogue with the Provincial, Federal, Local, and Indigenous governments to:

1. Watershed Security Fund

Create a $1 Billion permanent fund that provides sustainable funding for communities to build the capacity and resilience required to secure the health of their local watersheds, including the fish, wildlife and nature that depend on them.

2. Local Watershed Boards

Advance Local Watershed Boards across BC working with First Nations.

3. Good Sustainable Jobs

Create good, sustainable local jobs in restoration, monitoring, technology and planning and support education and training in the watershed sector.

4. Advance Reconciliation

Advance reconciliation and deliver in a concrete way on provincial UNDRIP and DRIPA commitments.

5. Support Tourism & Recreation

Build a more visible connection between communities and their watersheds, supporting the tourism and recreation sectors.

6. Water Sustainability Act

Implement the Water Sustainability Act in partnership with First Nations.

7. Flood & Drought Mitigation

Under BC’s Climate Adaptation Strategy implement nature-based solutions and green infrastructure for  Flood & Drought Mitigation.

8. Drinking Water Protection

Implement the Auditor General’s recommendations on Source Drinking Water Protection.

9. Provincial Water Security Officer

Appoint a new Provincial Water Security Officer.