Our Partners

WKWC's strength comes from the diversity of our partnerships. We work across sectors and jurisdictions to bring landscape-scale thinking to watershed protection.

Academic Partners

University of British Columbia Forest Management Hydrology program, led by Dr. Younes Alila, providing cutting-edge research on probabilistic hydrological modelling and the links between forest disturbance and watershed function.

Partners in Climate Awareness and Conservation

With immense gratitude we recognize the organizations and foundations who have supported us in 2026

  • Sitka Foundation

  • MITACS

  • Healthy Watersheds Initiative

  • Neighbours United

  • Columbia Basin Trust

  • BC Watershed Security Fund

  • Kootenay Conservation Program

  • Fortis BC

  • Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

  • Ministry of Forests

  • Regional District of Central Kootenay

  • Interior Health Authority

First Nations Partners

  • Ktunaxa Nation

  • Yaqan Nukiy (Lower Kootenay Band)

  • Autonomous Sinixt Nation

  • West Kootenay Climate Hub

Become a Community Partner

$75

Community Partner

Every year

For stewardship groups, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations who want to be recognized as partners and connected to the collaborative network.

Become a Partner