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Phase I (2007-2008) – Year 1 of the Coquitlam River Watershed Strategy Project
The City of Coquitlam and Kwikwetlem First Nation, in collaboration with a Project Team including Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Watershed Watch Salmon Society; and, support of the City’s Coquitlam River Aggregate Committee, coordinated the Phase I background research component of a proposed multi- phased Watershed Management Plan Initiative. Minimal engagement of the community occurred during this initial phase of work.
The scope of Phase I included:
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Developing an accountability framework looking at the many jurisdictions and the various legislation and mandates;
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Researching and summarizing the many documents relevant to overall health of the river;
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Identifying watershed interests; building an understanding of their interests/perspectives;
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Developing a draft communication tool template using an internet hub to enable the many stakeholders to contribute to a dialogue on the river; and,
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The results from the review of relevant documents and stakeholders perspectives highlight a number of considerations for the future of the Coquitlam River.
As the primary outcome of Phase I, a final report was prepared by JR Environmental, with input from the Project Team. The report, “The Story of the Coquitlam River Watershed – Past, Present and Future” was received and ratified by Coquitlam Council on October 27, 2008. This project was funded by the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and with in-kind support provided by the City of Coquitlam, Kwikwetlem First Nation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Watershed Watch Salmon Society. Click here to view the Phase I report Phase I Report.
Development of a watershed strategy for the Coquitlam River follows the Fraser Salmon and Watershed Program’s governance objective, which fosters watershed-focused, collaborative governance approaches at the watershed scale, to bring together stakeholders from different sectors in forums that address resources use and conservancy.
Phase I of the project was completed in the fall, 2008. |
