Communities affected by devastating B.C. floods highlight the importance of swimmable, drinkable and fishable waters

“We have found that people who make the smartest choices for their communities are the ones who understand their personal connection to water, know the local protection laws and regulations and adhere to traditional knowledge. Now, as many B.C. communities work to restore their livelihoods, we urge all Canadians to keep swimmability, drinkability and fishability top of mind.”

This is an excerpt from a recent article in the Globe and Mail, written by our Vancouver Waterkeeper, Lauren Brown Horner and Fraser Riverkeeper, Sadie Caron.

Lauren and Sadie are prominent voices in the health and protection of British Columbia’s, and all the Pacific Northwest’s, waterways.

Read the article here: Communities affected by devastating B.C. floods highlight the importance of swimmable, drinkable and fishable waters