Industrial development in B.C. is accelerating while industrial water rates have remained unchanged for over a decade. Industry still pays as little as $2.25 for a million litres of freshwater. Modernizing these rates and reinvesting in our watersheds is one of the fastest, most practical steps the province can take to defend wild salmon and watershed health.
Guest author Erin Stakiw reflects on her research on flood management in the Fraser and how it is about more than water—it’s about governance, equity, and how we choose to live with rivers.
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 In this blog, we break down how B.C.’s outdated water rental system puts salmon, communities, and watersheds at risk—and what the province must do now to fix it.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t miss your chance to support wild salmon and win! Get your tickets to Watershed Watch's Wild Salmon Jackpot 50/50.
A profile of Watershed Watch Salmon Society founder Pete Broomhall, written by fellow Watershed Watch founder Craig Orr, featured in Fly Lines Magazine.
Our fisheries expert Greg Taylor provides a recap of 2024 salmon returns. Part two of three.
