WHAT IS THE COALITION?

The BC Watershed Security Coalition, a non-partisan, diverse coalition of over 50 organizations, made up of community water experts and leaders in the field, including farmers, Indigenous champions, local governments, and representing 255,000 British Columbians from all walks of life.

This Coalition has come together out of the recognition that, in every region of this province, healthy watersheds are fundamental to human health, security, prosperity and reconciliation.

Our vision is more prosperous communities, healthier people, cleaner water, restored salmon runs, and authentic and enduring partnerships between First Nations and non-Indigenous British Columbians.

UNDRIP Statment: As a non-Indigenous led coalition, any statement or policy position coming from the Coalition does not speak for Indigenous Peoples.

Members

Arrowsmith Groundwater Alliance Nechako Environment and Water Stewardship Society
BC Freshwater legacy initiative Northern Confluence
BC Lake Stewardship Society Okanagan Basin Watershed Board
BC Outdoor Recreation Council Pacific Salmon Foundation
BC Wildlife Federation Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance
BCIT-Rivers Institute Peninsula Streams Society
Clearcourse Consulting Protectors of Box Mountain Watershed
Climate Caucus Redd Fish Restoration Society
Coldstream Nature-Based Solutions Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Community Mapping Network Salde Drilling
Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable Save Hullcar Aquifer Team
Cowichan Watershed Board Sea the Change
Cumberland Community Forest Society Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society
Ducks Unlimited Sunshine Coast Conservation Association
Echo Ecological Enterprises LTD The City of Port Coquitlam
Elk River Alliance The Rivershed Society of BC
Farmland Advantage Vancouver Island Water Watch Coalition
First Nations Fisheries Council Victoria Golden Rods and Reels
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Fraser Basin Council Society Watersheds BC
Interlakes Community World Fisheries trust
Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society WWF Canada
Living Lakes Canada  

Steering Committee

  • Aaron Hill, Watershed Watch
  • Coree Tull, BC Water Legacy
  • Dave Zhender, Racher/Farmland Advantage
  • Jesse Zeman, BC Wildlife Federation
  • Roberta Webster, Rivershed Society of BC
  • Liz Hendriks, WWF Canada
  • Sarah Nathan, Ducks Unlimited

Knowledge Council

Members of the BC Watershed Security Coalition’s Knowledge Council serve as an informal group of knowledge holders that provide input and advice to the Coalition’s steering committee and secretariat. The Knowledge Council plays a critical role in guiding the vision, values and shared priorities of the Coalition and ensuring its activities are informed by a deep and diverse pool of knowledge and expertise. 

  • Oliver Brandes, POLIS
  • Neil Fletcher, BC Wildlife Federation
  • Leanne Sexsmith, REFBC
  • Zita Botelho, Watersheds BC

Secretariat

  • Coree Tull, BC Water Legacy, Chair & Lead, GR & Community Engagement
  • Tim Morris, BC Water Legacy, Lead Policy & Communications
  • Shannon Nickerson, MakeWay
  • Claudia Ferris, Production Magic

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