Who We Are

The Fraser Valley Regional Watersheds Coalition has an open door, inclusive policy. All individuals, groups and organizations interested in watershed sustainability issues are invited to participate.

The Coalition currently has the participation of over 100 individuals from a number of organizations.

This is a community-based coalition that spans multiple municipalities, levels of government and governmental departments, as well as community groups and citizens. The Coalition's objectives are to evaluate and then enhance the Fraser Valley community's sustainability in environmental, health and economic perspectives, primarily focusing on water and watershed issues. It was first established to encourage communities to play a greater role in resource enhancement, habitat protection, and salmon stock assessment.

Our Mission Statement

"To promote the understanding and action of communities in the Fraser Valley area to achieve healthy watersheds and the communities that they support".

Our Working Principles

  • A commitment to decision making at a local, watershed or "sub-Region" level.
  • Thinking strategically, in terms of the watershed, at all levels, including individual project design and implementation.
  • Maintaining respect for all participants in the process, by all participants in the process.
  • Working towards streamlining and simplifying processes.
  • Being inclusive and open in all processes.
  • Being a catalyst for partnership building and cooperation.
  • Working to reduce competition between existing groups.
  • Facilitating communication and information exchange.
  • Incorporating watershed management strategies and an ecosystem approach.
  • Recognizing the importance of protecting existing healthy watersheds and communities.
  • A commitment to working toward the realization of the principles of sustainability in the Region.
  • Making projects happen (taking action), while considering the above.

    Constitution and Bylaws

    The Fraser Valley Regional Watersheds Coalition became a non-profit society in December 2005.  To download a copy of our constitution and bylaws, click here.

    Membership

    If you would like to contribute to the Coalition, volunteer to help out with restoration projects or events, and/or vote at the AGM, sign up to become a member of the Coalition for $10/year.  To download our membership form, click here.