The Fraser Watershed Restoration Conference 2018 is a 2-day event aimed at bringing together, Indigenous leaders, industry experts, government representatives, academics, community officials and conservationists from British Columbia and across North America, who are interested in advancing watershed restoration and reconciliation through out the watershed.
The Fraser Watershed Initiative, host of the conference, is working towards creating a $500 million restoration fund, to initiate the largest restoration project in Canada - Restoring the Fraser Watershed. A multi-year project that will require the involvement of people across sectors and throughout the watershed.
Register at: www.tickettailor.com/events/restorationconference/151727#Presentations and panel discussions will outline strategically designed large ‘landscape-scale’ restoration projects that offer the potential to:
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advance Indigenous reconciliation,
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provide short term employment relief,
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develop mid and long term sustainable employment strategies,
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aid in the recovery of forests and habitats at risk, including salmon, steelhead, and caribou,
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“fire harden” at risk forest communities,
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contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation, and
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enable a sustainable forest industry.
This year’s conference will be conveniently held at Thompson River University in Kamloops on November 13th and 14th, and will include speakers such as Minister Scott Fraser.
Please see the website or attached brochure to review the conference details: restorationconference2018.com
Register at: tickettailor.com/events/restorationconference/151727#
