Our Organizations
Okanagan and Shuswap communities and groups come together to celebrate water (siwɬkʷ) (séwllkwe) and learn about risks the valley and BC face and how to meet them.
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society (KICS)
The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society (KICS) is a not-for profit, volunteer driven community-based salmon hatchery and environmental education centre. KICS was established over three decades ago in response to the near extinction of salmon stocks in the Shuswap River.
Armstrong/Spallumcheen Climate Action (ASCA)
Non-partisan and not-for-profit grassroots organization that works on climate action and environmental issues in the region. We create community. Find us on Facebook
Shuswap Watershed Council – Fraser Basin Council
Established in 2014, the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is a collaborative, non-regulatory group that focuses on strategic initiatives to protect, maintain and enhance water quality and to promote safe recreation in the Shuswap.
Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance
PWPA is dedicated to the protection of the ecosystem of the District of Peachland’s watershed and the water it provides including its quality, quantity and timing of flow both at the source and through our taps.
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
The CSISS joins a network of 13 regional invasive species groups in BC; these groups work in cooperation with the Invasive Species Council of BC to inspire action, coordinate management and prevent the spread of invasive species within their jurisdictions.
We are a non-profit, non-partisan team of volunteers dedicated to climate action in our community. We provide reliable information and practical solutions to help our Shuswap communities to be resilient and thrive.
British Columbia Lake Stewardship Society
The BCLSS promotes stewardship and understanding of lakes, reservoirs, and watersheds and provides information, training, and resources to concerned citizens. Our programs empower volunteers throughout BC to take action and steward their local lakes.
Chase Environmental Action Society
Our Mission Statement: To raise community awareness of and promote public support for action on environmental issues, with a focus on climate change.
Formed in 2019, we are a small but determined group of individuals living in or near the Village of Chase. While the Climate Crisis is our main concern, we also work on environmental issues. We try to create positive solutions for both local and global problems. We do our utmost to lead by example, to provide information, to network with other organizations, and to create and support events in our small community.
