| Physician, writer, and community connector Shannon Waters is our first Local Watershed Hero. As the public health officer for the Cowichan Area, Dr. Waters is changing how British Columbians think about water. For too long it’s been seen only as a commodity to be used, she says–but it’s so much more. We belong to our waters, and our waters belong to us, she says. “Our relationship with water needs to change.”
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About the SeriesWelcome to our new Local Watershed Heroes series, where we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of BC defending the waters they care about for the benefit of future generations. From farmers to physicians to business owners to Indigenous stewards weaving age-old wisdom into modern-day conservation efforts, this series celebrates those who are making a difference for the water that is our life. The lives, health, jobs and future of all British Columbians depend on the wealth of the vast watersheds that nourish BC’s rivers, lakes and wetlands, from the Rockies to the coastal islands. Rich and abundant watersheds such as the Fraser, Skeena, Peace, Columbia and Cowichan are the envy of the world. But decades of mismanagement have left our watersheds vulnerable to droughts, floods, and contamination–and in desperate need of our fierce protection and restoration. Many British Columbians have seen this need and stepped forward to champion our water. Join us over the coming months as we meet the amazing British Columbians safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and streams. Know a Local Watershed Hero in your community? Nominate them! Send your nominations to [email protected] |