On Thursday, June 5th, the ‘Without Water’ Symposium took place on Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation territory (Grasmere, BC), bringing together Indigenous leaders, scientists, government representatives, community members, and industry to address  watershed values, knowledge, and decision making in Southeast BC.  Throughout the day, over 50 delegates discussed watershed challenges including drought, pollution, and the uncertainty…

Water is important to all living things, including humans. But how do we make sure our water stays plentiful and clean for future generations? This is the topic addressed during the Without Water Symposium coming up on Thursday, June 5th.  This public event is hosted on Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation land from 4:30-8:00 PM, and…

Having clean water is essential to thriving communities, but what goes into understanding water? The Knowing Water Symposium on Wednesday, April 3rd, will feature diverse subject matter experts who will present on the many aspects of knowing water. This symposium is free to register to, and invites all members of the community to come learn…

“A unified, independent body is needed to manage, coordinate and assess environmental monitoring on the Elk River and its tributaries,” says George Greene, Chair of the Elk River Watershed Alliance (ERA). In response, ERA is developing the Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring Program. A program to bring together a group of partners from across the…