The Watershed Security Fund

Water is life, and remains the most important environmental, cultural, economic, and spiritual wellspring we share.

On March 6, 2023, the Province of BC made a historic investment by announcing an initial $100 million to ignite the formation of the Watershed Security Fund – a durable, growing base of permanent funding support that would be co-developed and co-governed with First Nations rights holders, and in partnership with multi-interest stakeholders from across what is known as British Columbia.

Established through a collaboration between the Province of BC and the BC First Nations Water Table, the Watershed Security Fund represents a significant milestone in safeguarding the health of our invaluable watersheds.

The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) and the First Nations Water Caucus (Water Caucus) – with the First Nations Fisheries Council (FNFC) – are honoured to collaborate as partners in this inspiring, impactful, and healing work. This past year we have been working closely together to create the relationships, systems, and culture that will enable long-term, permanent contributions and impacts of the Fund.

We are thrilled to begin sharing our work with our various audiences, networks, and the broader public. We’ve built a temporary Watershed Security Fund website where you’ll find more information on the Fund, and you can sign up for the newsletter to keep informed on the Fund’s progress.

We’re working hard, behind the scenes, to create something new and reflective of our shared work to preserve the health and resilience of our watersheds. Please stay tuned for the Watershed Security Fund’s fresh design, coming Summer 2024.

We are excited to see what the future holds as we continue this inspiring, impactful, and healing journey together.

Visit the Watershed Security Fund at www.watershedsecurityfund.ca for more information and sign up for our newsletter.