STATE OF WATER IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “B.C. can continue reacting to water emergencies one season at a time or it can finally start governing our watersheds like the critical infrastructure they are,” wrote Tricia Brett and Vickey Brown in a Vancouver Sun op-ed (June 2026)
“Partnerships shows that collaboration delivers practical solutions. But unlike other provinces, B.C. lacks a consistent provincial system and dedicated funding to support local watershed governance. That gap has real economic costs. Communities can’t plan infrastructure, agriculture or industrial development without confidence in long-term water security. Stronger water governance is sound economic strategy. There’s a practical path forward to strengthen watershed security, but it requires provincial leadership. Local communities are ready to do this work,” stated Tricia Brett.