A watershed board is a community-led organization responsible for managing and protecting local water resources. These boards help reduce conflicts over water use and bring together diverse stakeholders to address challenges like drought, pollution, and resource management. Despite having an abundance of rivers, lakes, and streams, British Columbia is one of the few provinces without a system of local watershed boards—leaving our freshwater supplies vulnerable in times of crisis, like the recent multi-year drought.

To explore why local watershed boards are essential for B.C.’s water future, read Why BC Needs Watershed Boards by the BC Watershed Security Coalition.