Coquitlam River Watershed Society

10/09/2026

Read more below about what British Columbians think about water security and the need to protect our watersheds. 💧

09/30/2026

A busy and meaningful weekend in the watershed! 🌿 🐟

On Saturday, we joined the City of Port Coquitlam and Watershed Watch Salmon Society for a screening of Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River, followed by a great conversation about Truth and Reconciliation, salmon, Indigenous rights and leadership, and how watershed organizations can support stronger relationships and collaborative stewardship.

Then on Sunday, we celebrated BC Rivers Day at Lions Park—and even witnessed from a family of bears! 🐻 A big thank you to park users who gave the bears the space they needed. Please remember to keep humans, pets and wildlife safe: stay back from wildlife - 100 m is recommended, and make sure your garbage is properly disposed of.

Thanks to everyone who joined us over the weekend and helped celebrate and care for our local waterways! 💧

09/23/2026

Join the CRWS for a special film screening as we commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the City of Port Coquitlam and Watershed Watch Salmon Society. More details below.

We observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This day is dedicated to honouring the survivors of residential schools and their families, as well as acknowledging the lasting impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities across Canada.

Join us for a special film screening of "Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River" in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

🗓️ Saturday, September 26
⏰ 2-3:30pm
📍 Michael Wright Art Gallery ( #200 - 2253 Leigh Square)

The film explores the history, culture, and resilience of the Stó꞉lō people through the story of the Fraser River and its significance to Indigenous communities.

📺 Film screening registration: https://ow.ly/l9fE50ZQnCO

On Wednesday, September 30, City Hall and other civic buildings will lower flags to half-mast. City Hall and Leigh Square will also light up orange in the evening. 🟠

Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/reconciliation.

09/17/2026

To celebrate Rivers Day this year, we will be hosting a riverside clean-up at Lions Park!

The City of Port Coquitlam will also be joining us to talk about their environmental initiatives.

We look forward to seeing you there! Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqlOvyHxIwGaiWLIJtnSRcVWVTstrsgWl_FN8O0uenkuDBzg/viewform

09/14/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped make last Friday's Lower Coquitlam River Watershed Tour such a success! The day was a great opportunity learn first-hand about projects throughout the watershed, to connect with others who care, and to enjoy a day outdoors!

An especially big thanks to presenters from the City of Coquitlam, Heidelberg Materials, City of Port Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver, and Watershed Watch Salmon Society for generously sharing their time and expertise!

08/29/2026

Recent happenings in the watershed 🌊 The City of Coquitlam - Municipality is doing some important work to stabilize an eroding section of riverbank at Coquitlam River Park.

08/14/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲’𝐬
𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫!

Explore the Coquitlam River watershed on this guided tour on a coach bus, stopping at key sites to learn about fish and wildlife habitat, water quality monitoring, and advances in industry and infrastructure.
Lunch will be provided.

Friday, September 11, 2026
From 8:45 am - 3:30 pm

Meet at Town Centre Park
1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Register at coquitlamriverwatershed.ca

The tour is open to anyone with an interest, free for CRWS members and partners, $5 for non-members.

08/07/2026

🌱 Not every plant belongs where it's growing.

Join us 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟗) for 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 and learn how to spot invasive plants and help protect our local parks and waterways.

🎟️ Registration is still open with the City of Coquitlam - Municipality - reserve your spot today!
👉 https://cityofcoquitlam.perfectmind.com/23902/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=946b37ae-9a57-47ef-9f93-9d67a47b82fc

08/02/2026

Not all plants belong where they grow. In this hands-on workshop with the City of Coquitlam - Municipality, participants discover how invasive species reshape our local ecosystems - crowding out local plants, disrupting food webs, and altering the health of our waterways.

Through interactive stations featuring real plant specimens, root system comparisons, and environmental models, participants will learn to identify invasive species, understand their impact on local environments, and discover how responsible recreation can help protect the places we share.

Workshop is held on August 9. Register today! https://cityofcoquitlam.perfectmind.com/23902/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=946b37ae-9a57-47ef-9f93-9d67a47b82fc