Concerns for wild salmon in wake of Chilcotin River landslide
A massive debris dam that blocked the Chilcotin River following a landslide last week has given way but the fallout is far from over.
Wildfire, Drought and the Decline of Wild Salmon
Last year, Watershed Watch Salmon Society raised the alarm about salmon and trout dying in Ford Creek in Chilliwack
Introducing Watershed Watch’s summer staff
We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie and Emma to the Watershed Watch Salmon Society team for the summer. They will be supporting our communications and public engagement programs.
Making progress on a fish-friendly Lower Fraser
In the early years of the 20th century up to 40 million would return to spawn in a good
In defence of wild salmon
Wayne Halabourda, former director and chair of Watershed Watch’s Board of Directors; reflects on Watershed Watch's 25th Anniversary.
Watershed Watch: 25 years of standing strong for wild salmon conservation
Craig Orr, Watershed Watch's Founder and Former Executive Director reflects on the 25th anniversary of Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Salmon die-off mystery solved, now we wait for 6PPD action
The car tire chemical 6PPD is deadly to salmon when it runs off into urban streams. Watershed Watch has asked the Canadian government to review its use.
B.C. Budget 2024 fails to address the cycle of crisis on climate-related disasters
Drought. Fire. Flood. Repeat. British Columbia is trapped in a worsening cycle of climate disaster but you wouldn’t guess that from a look at this year’s provincial budget.
Record low B.C. snowpack likely means severe drought this summer
B.C. has a record-low snowpack so far this winter, following record drought and the worst wildfire season in its history last year. We need to get ready for another parched summer.
Cutting the red tape: Solutions for the Lower Fraser Floodplain
Around 85 percent of salmon habitat in the lower Fraser River has been lost. Our ability to act on solutions is limited by resources and red tape.