Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition

04/01/2026

We are hiring for the summer!
The Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition is looking for Environmental Technicians – Summer Students to join our restoration field team for the 2026 season.
This is a full-time, temporary summer position focused on hands-on environmental restoration work, including planting, invasive species control, habitat maintenance, and environmental monitoring throughout the Fraser Valley.
Please note that these positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and are subject to funding approval. Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.
📅 Start Date: May 4, 2026
📅 End Date: August 29, 2026
📝 Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST
For full job details and application instructions, visit our website (link in our bio!)
Come spend your summer outside, gain hands-on environmental experience, and help restore local watersheds 🌱

03/20/2026

Thank you, River Rats! 🎣💙

We’re incredibly grateful to Matt Adams and the Vedder River Rats Derby for their generous donation of $3,468 in support of watershed restoration in the Chilliwack and Vedder River systems!

Contributions like this directly support the restoration and protection of vital habitats for salmon, steelhead, and the many species that depend on healthy waterways. It’s also a powerful reminder of what can happen when community and conservation come together 🤝🌿

Matt and the River Rats continue to show what stewardship looks like in action, and we’re so thankful to have your support in this work.

Together, we’re building healthier rivers for generations to come 💙

📸 Featured: Matt Adams

03/07/2026

Spring Community Planting, Save the Date! 🌿
In partnership with Semá:th First Nation, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) and join us along Lonzo Marshall Creek in Abbotsford for a meaningful day of restoration!
We have thousands of indigenous trees and shrubs ready to go in the ground, and we need your help to bring this creekside to life. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or joining us for the first time, this is a beautiful way to connect with community and give back to the land.
Please sign up in advance so we can make sure we have enough tools and snacks for everyone.
📩 To register or learn more, contact [email protected]
We also welcome school groups looking to enrich their outdoor learning, and corporate or professional teams interested in team building with purpose. Reach out to schedule a group planting experience.
Let’s grow something good together this spring 🌱💚

01/26/2026

We’re excited to share that applications are now open for the Vedder River Restoration Project – Youth-Led Action for Freshwater Health, led by our partners at the Fraser Basin Council Youth Program.
This project offers youth hands-on restoration experience along the Vedder River while building practical skills and leadership in freshwater stewardship. We’re proud to be collaborating on this work alongside the Fraser Basin Council, with support from the Canada Water Agency.
Youth ages 16–25 from the Fraser Valley are encouraged to apply. Applications are open from January 19 to February 8, 2026.
Learn more and apply here: https://fbcyouthprogram.ca/vedder-river/
For questions or support, please contact [email protected].

We are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Vedder River Restoration Project, Youth-Led Action for Freshwater Health! This project equips youths with practical skills and leadership in sustainability while providing hands-on restoration experience along the Vedder River.

Youths ages 16-25 from the Fraser Valley are welcome to apply through our website at https://fbcyouthprogram.ca/vedder-river/

Applications will be open from January 19th to February 8th, 2026.

Have a question or need support? Contact [email protected] for more info.

This project is in collaboration with the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition (FVWC) with support from the Canada Water Agency.

01/09/2026

UPDATE: This event was originally scheduled for December 16 and was postponed due to flooding and weather impacts across the Fraser Valley. We’re grateful to be able to share a new date and look forward to gathering soon.

Join us for the second event in our Watershed Views Speaker Series!

This session brings together two inspiring leaders working on post-flood recovery, watershed resilience, and long-term restoration in the region.

🎙️ Featuring:�
•Murray Ned (Kwilosintun)�Executive Director, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance�A long-time leader in fisheries governance, regional restoration, and Indigenous stewardship in the Fraser Valley.
• Sasha Tuttle – Environmental Compliance Officer, Sumas (Semá:th) First Nation�A biologist working at the intersection of ecological research, conservation policy, and culturally grounded stewardship.

📅 January 29, 2026 – 6:00 PM
�📍 Lecture Hall B101, UFV Abbotsford Campus, 33844 King Rd

This event is free and open to everyone. Registration is not mandatory, but it helps us plan for seating and updates.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/71pfF8dnK4vUsWgM9
We hope to see you there!

10/11/2025

What a beautiful evening for the launch of our new Watershed Views Speaker Series!

Thank you to T’ít’elem Spáth (Dr. Eddie Gardner) and Roxanna Kooistra for sharing such inspiring stories and updates on Indigenous-led restoration at Hope Slough and Gill Bar.

Their words reminded us of the living bond between salmon, people, and the lands and waters we all share, and of how powerful change can be when we work together to protect them.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our partners at the Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre and the University of the Fraser Valley and for co-hosting this special night. 💚

09/30/2025

Let’s dig in together! ✨🌱

We’ve got thousands of Indigenous trees and shrubs ready to be planted this fall, and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

📍 Chilliwack – Hooge Wetland (Vedder River)
🗓 Saturday, Oct 4 | 10am–2pm

📍 Abbotsford – Lonzo Marshall Creek
🗓 Saturday, Oct 18 | 10am–2pm

We’ll provide the plants, tools, and snacks, you bring your energy, enthusiasm, and maybe a friend or two! 💚

👉 Sign up with [email protected] so we can make sure we have enough gear (and snacks!) for everyone.

Can’t make those dates? We also welcome school groups, corporate teams, and community organizations to book separate planting days! It’s a great way to learn, team-build, and give back to the environment. Reach out to Rachel to learn more!🌿

Together, we’re growing a greener Fraser Valley 🌎💪

09/23/2025

We’re launching our new Speaker Series with an evening of conservation, learning, and community connection!

Hear from T’ít’elem Spáth (Dr. Eddie Gardner) and Roxanna Kooistra as they share updates on restoration in Hope Slough and future conservation work at Gill Bar.

This event is the first in our new series and is co-sponsored by the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition, the University of the Fraser Valley, and the Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre.

🗓 October 7, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The Gathering Place, UFV Chilliwack Campus

Free + open to all! Bring your friends, family, and your curiosity. Let’s gather, learn, and celebrate together. 🌱

👉 Registration is not required (but highly appreciated) it helps us plan seating and stay organized. We’d love to see you there! https://forms.gle/k4tAan4ZXGcs7FpB6

09/13/2025

🌿 You're invited! 🌿
Join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and community at our 2025 Annual General Meeting!

🗓️ October 2
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Great Blue Heron Reserve, Chilliwack
✨ Everyone is welcome: members, volunteers, and friends!
Come hear exciting updates, connect with our team, and enjoy some great food and door prizes.
💬 RSVP now: https://forms.gle/3xjKAqXdPwiCKvtPA

We can’t wait to see you there!