Despite record-setting droughts and growing pressure on our rivers, industries in B.C. still pay just $2.25 for a million litres of water—less than a cup of coffee. Meanwhile, the public is told to take shorter showers. In this blog, we break down how B.C.’s outdated water rental system puts salmon, communities, and watersheds at risk—and what the province must do now to fix it.
Gravel mining in Norrish Creek has caused serious, possibly unlawful damage to fish and habitat. With groundwater-fed creeks drying up and wetlands disappearing, we’re joining allies to demand immediate federal and provincial action to defend wild salmon and their habitat.
Watershed Watch unpacks the numbers from DFO’s 2025 Salmon Outlook and shares insights and predictions for this year’s returns from fisheries advisor Greg Taylor.
Wild salmon returning to B.C. in 2025 had to survive record-setting wildfires, floods, and marine heatwaves. These extreme conditions have shaped the journey of the salmon coming home this year—and were used by DFO to help inform their 2025 Salmon Outlook. In this first post, we break down the freshwater and marine environmental factors that will impact different species and stocks. Stay tuned for part two, where we dive into DFO’s actual outlook for 2025 salmon returns.
When Worth Creek ran dry in December 2024, thousands of salmon eggs were left exposed. Investigations point to gravel mining in nearby Norrish Creek as the cause. This cautionary tale highlights the hidden dangers of gravel extraction on groundwater-fed streams and the salmon that depend on them.
Watershed Watch fisheries advisor Greg Taylor discusses 2024 South Coast salmon returns in the third and final part of his 2024 salmon season recap.
Do you live in a floodplain? Many of us don’t know—but with flood risks rising, it’s more important than ever to find out. Learn how to check your risk and why it matters for both safety and salmon.
Meet Sean Cooper, our new outreach and engagement assistant at Watershed Watch Salmon Society! Every summer, we welcome a new team member who brings fresh energy to our work defending wild salmon and healthy watersheds. Learn more about Sean, his background, and what inspired him to join our team.
The federal election is over and the Liberals are poised to form a minority government. Here's what they’ve promised for wild salmon, freshwater, and flood protection—and what still needs to happen.
Congratulations to Mary Robson of Maple Ridge, who is the lucky winner of Watershed Watch’s 50-50 raffle! Mary won a grand total of $5,945.
