In 2004, RSBC developed Project Rivershed, to build community capacity,
educate the public, and encourage conservation and stewardship of natural
resources, especially salmon and water, in riversheds. The program encourages
individuals and communities to reduce their ecological footprint (e.g.
energy & water use) to sustainable levels.
In 2006, we launched the Brunette Rivershed Demonstration Project,
which was selected because of the tremendous work done to date, including
planning, data gathering, restoration, profiling and stewardship activities
in that rivershed.
During an innovative and pioneering Fall series of workshops, led by
our consultant, Real Living Solutions (now Visible Strategies) using
their unique see-it™ organizing tool, community leaders
were invited to develop a vision of sustainability for the Brunette
Rivershed. From there a set of specific actions with measurable goals
were identified in three cornerstones: healthy and diverse environment,
economy and community.
- For detailed project description, click here
- To see how progress is being monitored monthly, click on the icon below.
Other important aspects of Project Rivershed include a rivershed profile
and a communications plan.
- To view our environmental, social and economic snapshot of the Brunette
Rivershed, click here.
- To find out more about the exciting SalmonTrain,
designed in partnership with the Stream of Dreams Murals Society,
click here.
Currently, we are working with local organizations to build on existing
plans and enhance work already underway to encourage sustainable living
in the Brunette Rivershed.
Over the next ten years, we aim to bring Project Rivershed to the people,
communities and riversheds of the Fraser River Basin.
