Rivershed Society of BC

Rivershed was founded on a simple but powerful idea: that the health of the Fraser Watershed depends on strong relationships between people, land, and water. Since 1996, we have evolved from awareness-building to delivering integrated, place-based programs that connect restoration, youth engagement, and policy across one of Canada’s most important watersheds. The Fraser faces interconnected challenges, including climate-driven floods, drought, wildfire, salmon decline, and habitat loss—compounded by colonization and fragmented land-use decisions that have disrupted ecological systems and cultural relationships. Our approach is grounded in community leadership and collaboration. Through initiatives like the Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program, we work alongside First Nations, farmers, and local partners to co-design and restore riparian corridors that support salmon, strengthen climate resilience, and reconnect cultural food systems.