In March, WSF staff participated in a National Water Security Roundtable in Ottawa, which was an opportunity to hear from folks with joint interests around protecting fresh water across Canada and to share insights from the work of the Watershed Security Fund in BC. This included the importance of collaboration, partnerships, and uplifting UNDRIP commitments, which have been central to the success and impact of advancing shared goals for watershed security in BC.
The roundtable followed the Government of Canada’s March 22, 2026 announcement (World Water Day), launching the development of Canada’s first National Water Security Strategy.
To learn more about the development of Canada’s first National Water Security Strategy visit: canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency.html
Thank you to Parliamentary Secretary/MP wadegrantvancouver, MP @terryduguid.wpgsouth , Canada Water Agency and @takeaquaaction_ for bringing the group together!
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The Watershed Security Fund—with the First Nations Water Caucus, BC First Nations Fisheries Council and Real Estate Foundation of BC — is proud to announce the recipients for the third round of funding through the WSF Grants Program. $6 million is being distributed to 26 community-led projects across British Columbia.
Since the launch of the grants program in 2024, the WSF has supported 80 community-led projects, investing $18 million directly into communities.
The projects funded have helped communities achieve economic, environmental, cultural, and social goals while prioritizing the health of waterways, centering First Nations rights and knowledge, and fostering enduring relationships grounded in reciprocity and respect.
You can read more about the 26 grant recipients on our website https://watershedsecurityfund.ca/funded-projects/
Photos provided by: @reddfishrestoration , K'en T'em Management Corporation, Office of the Wet'suwet'en, @haoomfisheriessociety
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Last week, partners from the First Nations Water Caucus, @fnfc_bc , and @refbc had the pleasure of attending the siwɬkʷ Water & Climate Forum organized by the @okanagannation . Chiefs, community members, government representatives, researchers, and water leaders offered inspiration and shared knowledge on pathways for working together to safeguard our waters.
We would like to thank the organizers for hosting us and all the attendees who stopped by the WSF info table to learn more about our vision for healthy watersheds and thriving communities.
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Watershed security ensures sufficient clean water for ecosystems and communities, honouring water’s inherent rights. On March 22, 1993, the UN established World Water Day to bring awareness to the importance of freshwater and to restoring and safeguarding watersheds.
At the Watershed Security Fund, we strive for healthy watersheds and thriving communities, abiding by the belief that the long-term prosperity of all life depends on resilient watersheds and acknowledging that watershed security is a shared responsibility, requiring everyone within the watershed to actively contribute to its care and preservation.
Visit our website to learn more about projects that are supporting healthy watersheds and thriving communities - www.watershedsecurityfund.ca
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Project Highlight: Indigenous-led Aquatic Habitat Monitoring in the Upper Fraser Watershed and the Aquatic Habitat Monitoring Program in the Chilko/Chilcotin watershed
The Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance @uffca_ca is collaboratively working to developed and continue to manage a network of 29 flow gauging and water quality stations. The monitoring program is led by two First Nations women, the Aunties of the Streams, that are supporting and mentoring partnering First Nation communities to participate in data collection at sites on their traditional territory. UFFCA also supports other Indigenous organizations with an additional 20 stations, which includes stations from the @tsilhqotin_national_government Aquatic Habitat Monitoring Program in the Chilko/Chilcotin watershed.
To learn more about the work of the UFFCA and Tsilhqotin National Government, check out the link in our bio
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International Women’s Day is a global day to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, and to recognize the ongoing work underway to support women and girls’ full participation in all areas of society.
Today we celebrate all the women that work in and care for our watersheds.
Photo credit @uffca_ca
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In honour of #WorldWetlandsDay yesterday, we’re thrilled to share a Fraser Valley-based project focused on habitat restoration and collaborative stewardship.
The Sts’ailes First Nation is leading a project to install floating islands in the Miami River, which flows into Harrison Lake. This WSF-funded project aims to improve water quality, support harvesting of culturally important species, encourage knowledge-sharing within Sts’ailes and nearby communities, and strengthen relationships with local governments.
Discover all the WSF-funded projects advancing watershed security at watershedsecurityfund.ca/funded-projects.
#WorldWetlandsDay #WatershedSecurityFund #HabitatRestoration #IndigenousStewardship #Reconciliation
Wishing you a safe and restorative holiday season. We look forward to continuing to do this good work together to advance watershed security in BC! #watershedsecurity #bcwatersheds #bcfirstnations #togetherforwater #newyear2026
WSF Interim Stewards from the First Nations Water Caucus, @fnfc_bc and @refbc traveled to Ottawa last week to engage in meaningful discussions on the work of the Watershed Security Fund with members of the Federal government, water champions and others.
We thank everyone who met with us last week or attended our receptions. We are grateful for the learnings and welcoming conversations that were had.
#healthywatersheds #ThrivingCommunities #bcwatersheds #WatershedSecurity #bcfirstnations #ClimateResilience #FirstNationsLeadership #TogetherForWater #workingtogether
Our third intake closes on Monday, November 17th, there’s still time to apply! 📝 We’ve created a thorough application guide and uploaded our last webinar recording to support you in the process. Our grants team will be available for inquiries today and on Monday during the day!
Visit watershedsecurityfund.ca/grants/ for more information! We look forward to learning more about your projects! 💧
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We’re thrilled to announce that the third intake of the WSF Grants Program is now open. Our team will receive applications from October 6 to November 17, 2025.
We welcome applications for watershed projects based in British Columbia that prioritize the health of our waterways, centre First Nations rights and knowledge, and reinforce lasting relationships to ensure healthy watersheds and thriving communities for generations.
Funding will meet water stewards and water champions where they are, building partnerships and collaboration among First Nations, local governments, NGOs, community groups and scientific communities.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the application process, eligibility, and ways to apply, or to register for the Q&A Webinar on October 22.
@refbc@fnfc_bc
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