Fraser Riverkeeper

Join the Fraser River Challenge to protect 30% of the Rivershed by 2030. Fraser Riverkeeper (FRK) is a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated to the protection, conservation, and improvement of the water quality and fish habitat of the Fraser River and its watershed. Our encompassing mission is to help ensure the right of all citizens to safely swim, drink, and fish in BC waters. Located in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, our organization was launched in 2004 under the leadership of renowned environmental advocate and seasoned prosecutor Doug Chapman. FRK is a licensed member of Waterkeeper Alliance -- an international grassroots advocacy organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. -- and the only Waterkeeper organization in British Columbia. It is also one of nine such programs in Canada and one of nearly 200 worldwide. Working in unison with individuals, businesses, and community groups, FRK has become a community leader and key resource for people who have questions or pollution concerns about our waterways. FRK works with water-based communities to find effective solutions to local pollution problems. Overall, we work with a diverse population, from urban dwellers residing in Vancouver to suburban residents, to local fishermen and families who live and work in the communities of the Fraser Valley. As FRK continues to advocate for clean water and educate the public about the state of their waters, citizens are encouraged and inspired to reclaim their natural and civic heritage of the Fraser River. By stimulating this stronger connection and commitment by the public, FRK is working to re-establish the Fraser River and the salmon it sustains as the biological, economic, and cultural heart of this region.