The RDKB is once again accepting applications for their annual Boundary Integrated Watershed Service grant. Please download the document below for more information. Closing date: Monday, March 02, 2025. This grant was developed to provide financial support for community watershed projects and engagement.
Eligible applicants can be:
Not-for-profit organizations
Community coalitions and stewardship groups; under a not-for-profit umbrella organization that will administer the funds
First Nations governments and organizations
Schools or school districts
Any questions or if you would like the application as a word document, email [email protected] with the subject title: BIWS 2026Grant.
Congratulations to the 2025 BIWS award project grant winners – School District 51, BC Wildlife Association, Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society and the Okanagan Nation Alliance (Fisheries).
These winners are actively working to implement the goals of the Boundary Watershed Management Plan, which “envisions a healthy, resilient and sustainable Kettle River Watershed, which functions to meet the needs and values of its communities, who in turn act as stewards of the watershed”
Eligible applicants, from the following list, can apply for the BIWS grant by next year’s deadline of March 2026:
Not-for-profit organizations
Community coalitions or stewardship groups working under a not-for-profit “umbrella” organization that will administer the funds
Tiger Salamander rescued from below a cattle guard on Gilpin FSR by Biologist, Jenny Coleshill. Never touch amphibians as the oils and possible contaminants on our hands may be harmful.
Learn more and come out to Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park on April 10 to learn about our local amphibians.
About this event
Welcome to Amphibian Wonder!
Come join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park, it will be ribbiting!
Date: Thu Apr 10 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park
Step into the fascinating world of amphibians and discover the incredible creatures that call this park home! Join us for a fun and educational adventure where you’ll learn about their unique adaptations, habitats, and importance to the ecosystem. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience in nature!
Come on out and experience flyfishing and learn about riparian areas through the lens of fish and insects! Location will be announced closer to the date.
About this event
Welcome to the World of Flyfishing!
Feel comfortable among other woman for an afternoon of flyfishing.
Dates: July 11th and September 12th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: To be annouced closer to the date. Sign up to ensure you receive the latest updates.
The best way to learn how to fly fish is to immerse yourself in the world of riparian areas—the special places where water meets land and magic happens! These vibrant ecosystems are where terrestrial and aquatic wildlife thrive, and where you’ll discover the true rhythm of the river. Join us for a fun and educational day of fly fishing, designed especially for women who want to connect with nature, learn new skills, and enjoy the water together!
Learn about the critical habitat for the Lewis’s Woodpecker and the many species at risk that rely upon our riparian areas!
About this event
Welcome to the world of birds!
Explore one of the most cherished havens for birds!
Dates: JUNE 27th in Grand Forks: 5:00pm AND JULY 17th in Midway: 5:00pm
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: To be annouced closer to the date. Sign up to ensure you receive the latest updates.
More dates will be added if needed.
Join a local biologist to explore the favorite habitat of the Lewis’s Woodpecker and discover the incredible birdlife of the Boundary! As we wander through the riparian habitat, we’ll marvel at the beauty of the cottonwood nest trees and, if we’re lucky, hear the calls of hungry chicks awaiting their next meal. Bring your own birding stories to share and immerse yourself in the beauty of this vibrant ecosystem!
