ADVOCACY
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The Lower Fraser is one of the most ecologically and economically important — and climate-vulnerable — regions in Canada.
Through collective advocacy, we are pushing for long-term, climate-smart, fish-friendly, and just floodplain management. We believe in a future where flood solutions are shaped by nature, led by communities, and supported by sustained government commitment.​​
We Are Advocating For:
Our Priority:
Full implementation of the BC Flood Strategy, funded at the scale required and aligned with First Nations leadership, ecosystem health, climate adaptation, sustainable economies, and equity.
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We are calling for:
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Sustained provincial and federal funding to implement the Strategy
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$75M annually for the BC Watershed Security Fund
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A long-term Fraser Basin “Floodplains by Design” program to support collaborative floodplain solutions
Images Source: Government of British Columbia, BC Gov Photos (Flickr), Open Government Licence
Why Action is Urgent
The consequences of delayed action are already clear. The November 2021 atmospheric river became the most expensive weather disaster in British Columbia’s history, with total damages estimated at $8–14 billion. Only $675 million was covered by insurance, leaving approximately $1.5 billion in uninsured losses absorbed by taxpayer-funded programs.
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Recent atmospheric river events in 2025 have further exposed the vulnerability of communities across the Lower Fraser. Rivers, drainage systems, and transportation corridors have been pushed to their limits, highlighting how aging infrastructure and siloed governance can no longer keep pace with changing climate conditions.
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Flood risk is rising faster than current systems can adapt, and the Lower Fraser remains one of the most at-risk regions in the country.
Our Successes to Date
Supporting communities, First Nations, and local governments through coordinated advocacy and engagement.
