Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable: A team of 7 speakers shared their expertise and perspectives on key topics such as local watershed governance, sustainable funding mechanisms, and collaborative decision-making at a Community Meeting (June 10, 2017)

 

aerial view of the Coquitlam River Watershed

aerial view of the Coquitlam River Watershed

Convening for Action in the Lower Coquitlam River Watershed

The purpose of the Community Meeting on June 10, 2017 was to discuss the future of the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable and other watershed initiatives in BC. Key objectives defined the desired outcomes in convening for action:

  • Discuss the Roundtable’s and other watershed initatives’ need for sustainable funding;
  • Obtain public feedback on the Roundtable’s draft Business Proposal;
  • Receive an update on the implementation stage of the Watershed Plan and outline next steps; and,
  • Learn about potential opportunities for watershed groups under the new Water Sustainability Act.

The Speakers

Coquitlam Roundtable_speakers_June2017

To Learn More:

Download the Community Roundtable Meeting Agenda.

A 2016 Progress Update captures highlights of the strategies for action ahead.

Lower Coquitlam River

Lower Coquitlam River

Lower Coquitlam River Watershed

Lower Coquitlam River Watershed