Coquitlam River Watershed Society

06/15/2026

Honoured to attend the Environmental Achievement Awards ceremony in City of Coquitlam - Municipality this weekend and celebrate the incredible volunteers and community groups making a difference for our environment.

From shoreline cleanups and salmon habitat restoration to pollinator gardens, invasive species removal, educational programs, and stewardship initiatives, these dedicated individuals are helping build a healthier, more sustainable community year-round.

Thank you to all the volunteers whose passion, dedication, and hard work continue to inspire positive environmental action across Coquitlam.

06/13/2026

🌿 Join the Coquitlam River Watershed Society!

Become a member and support watershed stewardship, conservation, education, and community action in the Coquitlam River watershed.

Learn more and join us at coquitlamriverwatershed.ca/supporters

05/05/2026

What an incredible turnout at the 35th Annual Fingerling Festival!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so special, and a special shoutout to Noons Creek Hatchery for organizing such a fantastic event.

We loved connecting with everyone at our booth and sharing info about the Coquitlam watershed - thanks to all who stopped by to learn more!

04/29/2026

We’ll be at the 2026 Fingerling Festival on May 2 (11AM–3PM) at Noons Creek Hatchery & the Port Moody Rec Centre 🌿🐟

Join us for a day outdoors with hands-on salmon activities, live music, and plenty more. Did we also mention it's dog-friendly? Bring your pup and come say hi!

04/22/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with free and affordable items from the City of Port Coquitlam to help keep your yard green!

04/18/2026

Are you curious to learn more about native plant identification? This field-based course from BCIT School of Construction and the Environment may be for you.

Read on for more info and to register!

🌿 Field Skills in Native Plant Identification

Looking to build hands‑on plant identification skills in the field? BCIT’s Field Skills in Native Plant Identification course is now open for registration and starts May 22.

✅ Learn directly at multiple field sites
✅ Identify 40+ native BC plant species
✅ Gain practical, job‑ready skills for natural resource & environmental careers

This short, field‑based course is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone with a passion for nature.

👉 Learn more & register: https://www.bcit.ca/courses/field-skills-in-native-plant-identification-renr-1020/

04/17/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with free, outdoor events in Coquitlam! Learn more below.

04/14/2026

Huge thanks to the staff at QMC Metering Solutions for being such dedicated stewards of Gates Park!

This is the fourth year that QMC has been caring for this beautiful riverside park by removing trash and clearing invasive species. Last week staff planted native species under sunny skies in partnership with City of Port Coquitlam Parks staff and the Coquitlam River Watershed Society.

03/20/2026

Stay safe out there! Heavy rainfall and flood watch advisories are in effect for parts of Metro Vancouver.

02/26/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now live!

From stewardship and salmon habitat protection to launching the Respectful Recreation campaign, 2025 was a year of meaningful impact for the Coquitlam River watershed.

🔗 Read the full report: https://www.coquitlamriverwatershed.ca/download/2025-crws-annual-report/?wpdmdl=5227