8^th Annual Riversheds Forum of the Fraser River Basin

“Sustainability from a First Nation Perspective”

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Registration Fee includes 3 nights accommodation at Birch Bay Resort, 2 dinners, lunches & breakfasts, transportation on the chartered “Salmon Bus” (leaving Vancouver May 16th stopping along the way to Fraser Lake and returning to Vancouver May 19th), and full participation in the forum & field trip.

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What:             8^th annual “Riversheds Forum”

When:            May 16^th – 19^th 2008

Where:          Birch Bay Resort on Francois Lake & Stellat'en First Nation Reserve near Fraser Lake in the Nechako Region.

Who:              Stewards from all regions of the Fraser River Basin are invited to share information, learn new ideas and strategize with others.

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Overview

At the forum you will engage in activities and discussions, get outdoors on a field trip to explore the region and hear from others during the “rivershed stories.” The Riversheds Forum is a great opportunity to discuss formally and informally, learn new ideas and techniques, and to strategize on how to better work together on stewardship and sustainability initiatives.

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Forum Delegates

There is space for up to 35 Fraser River Basin stewardship, education, First Nations, government and community leaders. The “Salmon Bus” (a chartered bus) will leave Vancouver, making several pick ups en route to Fraser Lake on Friday, May 16^th, returning to Vancouver on Monday, May 19^th.

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Rivershed Stories

Tell us about your rivershed. You will have up to 10 minutes to tell your “Rivershed Story”. Be creative as possible, make use of slides, maps, photographs, overheads, and posters. Consider including,

1)      A map of your rivershed.

2)      A brief description of your rivershed, including size, features, and threats.

3)      A brief summary of your group's recent project(s), and progress since last year.

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Forum Host

The Rivershed Society of British Columbia, a non-profit charitable organization, formed in 1996, has a vision of salmon flourishing in our rivers, and people flourishing in our communities. We believe respect for riversheds begins with individual awareness. Using ecological carrying capacity as a guiding principle, we deliver education and leadership programs, build stewardship capacity and encourage sustainable solutions. Visit www.rivershed.com for more information.

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Forum Funders

Thanks to support from the Bullitt Foundation, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, and Fraser Salmon & Watersheds Program and others we are able to offer a reduced registration rate.

To register on-line or to download a word copy of the registration form click on link above.