We are a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. We consist of a team of professionals who work with communities, universities, volunteers, local, Provincial and Federal governments, First Nation governments, and other non-profit organizations. We work on environmental projects designed to conserve and restore watersheds that provide benefits to the community. We have a strong regional focus in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
We believe healthy watersheds provide the foundation for healthy and vibrant communities.
Our mission is to foster stewardship in the Fraser Valley through:
In accordance with our society and charitable constitution, our purpose is to:
The FVWC has undergone 4 phases of change from where we started as an organization to where we are today.
Phase 1 (1997 to 2002)
Phase 2 (2002 to 2005)
Phase 3 (2005 to 2019)
Phase 4 (2019 to present)
The Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition (FVWC) provides an equitable work environment for staff, contractors, volunteers, partners and members. The FVWC does not advocate, support or practice unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, age, national origin, status, language, sex, sexual preference, or disability for all its operational and organizational activities.
We recognize the Coast Salish and Stó:lô Peoples rich culture and connection to the ecology represented on the landscape. We value their importance towards building natural resilience and togetherness for future.