Project Rivershed
Project Rivershed builds community
capacity, educates the public, and encourages conservation and stewardship
of natural resources, especially salmon and water. It encourages individuals
and communities to reduce their ecological footprint (e.g. energy and
water use) in riversheds to sustainable levels.
We have selected the Brunette Rivershed as our Demonstration Site for
a number of reasons. There has been tremendous work done already in
this watershed, from planning, data gathering and restoration to profiling,
stewardship activities, and more. We are building on existing plans
and work with local organizations to enhance the work that’s underway
and provide an opportunity for new synergies to develop.
During an innovative and pioneering couple of workshops led by Visible
Strategies, using their unique see-it™ organizing tool,
community leaders were asked to come up with a vision of sustainability
for the Brunette Rivershed. From there, a list of concrete actions was
created.
- To see this framework, and see how the progress will be monitored and
measured monthly, click
here.
Under the Project Rivershed banner, this pilot project will create
a community process that can be adopted in riversheds throughout the
Fraser River Basin and beyond.
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Rivershed Education
This school program explores rivershed ecology while encouraging responsible
citizenship and community involvement. It consists of in-class presentations;
paddle fields trips on the Lower Fraser River; and teacher/student resources.
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Sustainable Living Leadership
Emerging community leaders come together on a three week trek down
the Fraser River to learn about sustainable living. The curriculum combines
theory and practical experience, including interaction with our extensive
network of community leaders.
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Riversheds Forum
Fraser River Basin stewards gather annually to share “Rivershed
Stories,” learn about effective rivershed stewardship and discuss
stewardship and sustainability initiatives.
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BC Rivers Day Music Festival
The annual B.C. Rivers Day music festival is held on the banks of the
Fraser and Nechako Rivers in Prince George. Approximately 3,500 people
attended the 2004 event, which included many community stewardship displays
and children’s activities.
Read 2004 Report...
