WetlandsWorkforce

Working to protect, restore and promote B.C.'s wetlands and watersheds.

[Real Estate Foundation of BC @REFBC]

This super-handy resource came out of the @WetlandsWork4ce! https://t.co/F7SsbbbVVN @BCWildlife @HealthyWatersBC

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

With our project wrapping up next week we wanted to share this video highlighting some of the experiences and perspectives of those working out in the field.

Thankyou to all those who were part of the Wetlands Workforce! 💚

#HealthyWatersBC #StrongerBC

https://t.co/rnyG6iNJfH

[Real Estate Foundation of BC @REFBC]

With the support of @HealthyWatersBC, the @BCWildlife @WetlandsWork4ce project undertook restoration and monitoring at 250+ wetland sites, creating jobs and increasing knowledge: https://t.co/YpbG3ntigQ #HealthyWatersBC

[Stephen Hui @StephenHui]

Want to identify the flora of bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps?

Download a copy of "Wetland Plants of British Columbia: Field Guide to Indicator Species for Wetland Classification."

👉 https://t.co/DIhftUnAiv

@WetlandsWork4ce @BCWildlife @HealthyWatersBC @REFBC

[Real Estate Foundation of BC @REFBC]

Wetland restoration at MacKay Creek demonstrates value of building flood resilience https://t.co/3YwQzR13ON @HealthyWatersBC @WetlandsWork4ce @BCWildlife

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

Learn more about our work!
We are so thankful for the @HealthyWatersBC and #StrongerBC’s support on this project and supporting watersheds around the province.

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[Healthy Watersheds Initiative @HealthyWatersBC]

One of the larger projects supported by the Healthy Watersheds Initiative is wrapping up. The @WetlandsWork4ce project spanned across the province providing maintenance and monitoring work to over 250 #wetland sites.

Learn about their many achievements!
https://t.co/WUKcXtEJEh

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

Wondering what the Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol (WESP) is? Want to know what work we did with WESP this past year?
You can read all about it in our WESP Final Report!

#HealthyWatersBC #StrongerBC

Check it out --> https://t.co/2kyMn7TfAQ

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

If you missed our showcase webinar, have no fear!
You can watch the full presentation here and learn about the amazing work that was completed through the Wetlands Workforce project!
#HealthyWatersBC #StrongerBC

https://t.co/VGae2VDXUb

[Real Estate Foundation of BC @REFBC]

In @CastanetNews op-ed, Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance acknowledges Province's recent announcements as "positive steps towards watershed security" in BC https://t.co/jXjKZaoPCQ @HealthyWatersBC @PeachlandWPA

[BCWF Wetlands Education Program @BCWFWetlands]

Mini Documentary: Wetland Conservation through Private Land Stewardship
The WEP team travelled to the Kootenay Region to visit and interview several of the private landowners who had worked with the BCWF to create and restore wetlands on their property.  https://t.co/Yo6JS0yGxq

[Healthy Watersheds Initiative @HealthyWatersBC]

We're delighted to welcome our new Communications Manager @MeiCheyenne. She will lead the communications and engagement strategy for the @HealthyWatersBC Initiative.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the Healthy Watersheds Initiative Team."

Learn more 👇:
https://t.co/37t4NpCcok

[Healthy Watersheds Initiative @HealthyWatersBC]

We're excited that the BC government is investing $30M from #BCBudget2022 in watershed restoration projects through the @HealthyWatersBC initiative to protect communities from future #climate events.

#HealthyWatersBC #bcpoli

Read more @BCGovNews: https://t.co/AOXtVZwM1K

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

Curious about what work we accomplished over the past year? How many wetlands we provided work to? What is WESP?

Join us next week at our showcase webinar and we'll answer all these questions and more.
#HealthyWatershedsBC #StrongerBC

Register --> https://t.co/Lar5KMNRTg

[B.C. Wildlife Federation @BCWildlife]

The BCWF is encouraged by the provincial government’s focus on setting objectives for cultural and prescribed fire projects, and prioritizing watershed security. https://t.co/urvQvq1mxU via @VancouverSun

[BCWF Wetlands Education Program @BCWFWetlands]

BCWF's Fish Habitat Restoration and Education (FHRE) Program and Ducks Unlimited Canada partnered to remove 4.7 tons of debris was removed along 15km of shoreline along the #marshes and #wetlands in the Fraser River Estuary during this #clean up!
https://t.co/tECPudZC2T

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

Yay! 🎉

[Real Estate Foundation of BC @REFBC]

Exciting news! #BCBudget2022 dedicates $30M in much-needed funding to safeguard BC watersheds by supporting local and Indigenous governments and nonprofits doing watershed restoration. @HealthyWatersBC

https://t.co/qn9maUuMn6 #HealthyWatersBC #bcpoli

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

@evanducks Thanks for all your hard work Evan! The maps really make it pop!

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

A big shout out to all our Work-Pod partners that made this great work happen! @BCWildlife @DUCinBC @LEPS_Langley @NatureTrustofBC @NatureTrustofBC Wildcoast Ecological Society (@EchoEcological), Lower Koootenay Band, and @FVWatershedsC

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

Join us in celebration of all the amazing work our Wetlands Workforce work-pods accomplished in 2021!

You can read about all of our work, engagements and various projects in our Final Report -->
https://t.co/mscEyXD0qz

This project was made possible by the @HealthyWatersBC

[WetlandsWorkforce @WetlandsWork4ce]

Ever wonder what makes a healthy watershed?

Check out this video on the Elk River Alliance's Community-Based Monitoring program (another great project supported through @HealthyWatersBC).
#HealthyWatershedsBC #StrongerBC

https://t.co/CZZZC2quE4