Friday, June 5, 2026
The Ecological Accounting Process: A B.C. collaborative initiative
If we know how to do a much better job of protecting ecological features and stream systems in our communities and on our landscape, then…
Western Canada
UVic leads national project to tackle water and sanitation crisis
If problems around water quality and wastewater in remote and poorly served communities are to be solved, they’ll need funding, local involvement and technical know-how.…
Vancouver’s first floating habitat brings biodiversity to Trout Lake
On June 6, 2022, Vancouver’s first floating ecosystem was assembled and launched onto Trout Lake as a pilot to improve biodiversity, plant and wildlife habitat…
B.C. restoring flood-damaged waterways with local partners
Local communities, First Nations and specially trained teams have removed significant amounts of large- and small-scale debris from B.C. rivers affected by November 2021 flooding.…
RDN receives grant for Whiskey Creek water supply upgrade
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pleased to announce $931,000 in approved grant funding for phase two of the Whiskey Creek water supply upgrade…
SFU researchers mapping landslides that could wipe out Fraser River salmon
On Nov. 1, 2018, the Big Bar landslide in British Columbia blocked the Fraser River, prevented salmon from getting back to their spawning grounds in…
Saskatchewan gets support for irrigation expansion
Saskatchewan – The Ministry of Agriculture is providing additional support for irrigation development in the province with a $2.5 million investment to help producers finance…
B.C. benefits from flood mitigation funding
British Columbia – To help reduce flood risk, the Province is providing Merritt with $329,000 for a project to update flood-hazard mapping and develop new…
Innovation flowing at Sundre wastewater plant
Sundre, Alberta – The Town of Sundre will receive a one-time grant for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant after a pilot project to test…
Canada and B.C. invest in salmon research and restoration projects
The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally important for food and…
Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the…
District of Squamish wastewater treatment plant to get $10M upgrade
Construction upgrades to the primary and secondary-treatment processing system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) are set to begin later this month to help meet the…
Federal funding for conservation efforts in Fraser River Estuary
$5-million investment will advance innovative solutions to build the resilience of key estuary marsh habitats for salmon and coastal flood protection Thanks to one of the largest…
Watershed restoration creates a healthier future for B.C.
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province is creating a healthier future for British Columbians by mitigating the impacts of climate…
Flood-affected B.C. communities benefit from recovery funding
Ten B.C. communities severely affected by the November 2021 floods are receiving $53.6 million in provincial funding to support recovery work and get people back into…
Okanagan Water Board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels
Kelowna, B.C. – With a new federal fisheries minister from B.C. and some recent positive steps forward in addressing zebra and quagga mussels, the Okanagan Basin…
27th year of enhancing salmon habitats through Surrey’s SHaRP
Surrey, B.C. –Surrey’s Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP) returns in 2022 for its 27th year, continuing to protect and enhance stream habitats as the City grows and develops. Surrey Council…
Community collaboration studies microplastics in Okanagan Lake
Okanagan College, B.C. – In what they hope will be a watershed moment for raising awareness of microplastics and their impact on both our local…
Multi-phase Fraser River erosion protection project completed
Chilliwack, B.C. – Approximately 210 metres of rock armouring (riprap) has recently been installed along the Fraser River just downstream from the Camp Hope Intake,…
Water board calls for stronger mussel protection as Covid travel restrictions ease
Kelowna, B.C. – As boating season quickly approaches and COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling on the province to bolster its…
Flood mapping study to help community become flood-resilient
Vernon, B.C. – A new flood mapping study has been completed to help Vernon become a flood resilient community. The Detailed Flood Mapping, Risk Analysis…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada to close herring spawn on kelp fishery
Bella Bella, B.C. – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is closing the commercial harvest of herring spawn on kelp (SOK) in Heiltsuk Territory under the…
Upgrades completed to Saratoga Water System, Shuswap
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is celebrating the completion of a $1.4 million upgrade to the Saratoga Water System and the addition of 41…
More than $8.3 million from B.C. for Lytton recovery
Lytton will benefit from more than $8.3 million in funding from the Province to support ongoing village operations and recovery. In addition, legislative changes will…