From giving rivers more room in the Netherlands to slowing floodwaters in the UK, communities are reducing flood risk while restoring nature. These projects offer lessons for B.C. on keeping people safer and restoring habitat for fish and wildlife.
The province has opened public submissions for Budget 2027. Tell decision-makers exactly what investments our rivers, watersheds, and wild salmon need.
An update on gravel mining at Norrish Creek, attempted restoration work to improve flows at Worth Creek, and what still needs to happen to defend wild salmon.
How B.C. can manage floods differently—using fish-friendly infrastructure and nature-based solutions to protect communities and restore salmon.
Climate change is increasing flood risk across B.C. Learn how flood hazards, flood-prone areas, and watershed health affect people, property, and salmon.
Four years after B.C.’s billion-dollar flood, the province’s Flood Strategy still sits unfunded—leaving people, farms, and wild salmon exposed.
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.
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.
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.
Paddle the Slough is back! Join us on May 10, 2025, for a community paddle along Hope Slough in Chilliwack, followed by a self-guided paddling challenge with prizes from May 11–June 15. Learn how this cherished waterway is both thriving and threatened—and how you can help protect it.