Watershed Stewardship Network

The Regional District of Nanaimo’s Team WaterSmart, in partnership with many great local organizations and municipalities, is excited to host a variety of activities and events to celebrate both World Water Day and Earth Day. Water to Earth Month 2018 will have something for everyone with workshops, stream walks, river rafting, swimming events, educational tours, streamkeepers courses, and movie nights.

Welcome to the Regional District of Nanaimo's Watershed Stewardship Network.

The RDN's Drinking Water & Watershed Protection (DWWP) program's vision is for healthy and resilient water resources and freshwater ecosystems - now and into the future.

This platform is an interactive space for members to share stories, post ideas, recruit volunteers, and showcase the valuable work that they do to monitor, restore, and steward freshwater habitat region wide.

Members of the Community Watershed Monitoring Network (CWMN) can find resources, guides, and training videos on this page. If you are a community member interested in getting involved with the monitoring program, contact waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca to be connected with a stewardship group in your area.

Search and post volunteer opportunities in the Call out for Volunteers forum and check Key Dates for upcoming events, stewardship activities, and training opportunities.

Don't forget to Register to receive updates and stay involved!

Contact waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca with any questions.

Welcome to the Regional District of Nanaimo's Watershed Stewardship Network.

The RDN's Drinking Water & Watershed Protection (DWWP) program's vision is for healthy and resilient water resources and freshwater ecosystems - now and into the future.

This platform is an interactive space for members to share stories, post ideas, recruit volunteers, and showcase the valuable work that they do to monitor, restore, and steward freshwater habitat region wide.

Members of the Community Watershed Monitoring Network (CWMN) can find resources, guides, and training videos on this page. If you are a community member interested in getting involved with the monitoring program, contact waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca to be connected with a stewardship group in your area.

Search and post volunteer opportunities in the Call out for Volunteers forum and check Key Dates for upcoming events, stewardship activities, and training opportunities.

Don't forget to Register to receive updates and stay involved!

Contact waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca with any questions.

  • 2022 CWMN Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!

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    You are invited to attend a 2022 Community Watershed Monitoring Network Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!

    Join us on Saturday, November 19th, from 1:00 – 3:00pm at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville for a catered lunch, volunteer gear, door prizes, activities, and an opportunity to introduce your stewardship group to potential new volunteers.

    The RDN’s Drinking Water & Watershed Protection team is so grateful to be partnered with 14 wonderful environmental stewardship groups, whose dedicated volunteer work make the Community Watershed Monitoring Network program a possibility.

    After a couple years of postponement, we are delighted to host an in-person event to express our appreciation and gratitude for your participation.

    This event will also be open to the public and those who may be interested in learning more about volunteering with a stewardship organization and participating in the Community Watershed Monitoring Network. There will be an opportunity to introduce your group to potential new volunteers from the public by having a display table or providing a short presentation.

    Please register to attend by emailing waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca and let me know:

    1. If your organization would like to have a display table at the event. We will provide tables for display materials and are happy to offer some assistance with developing and printing materials that highlight your group. The venue is booked for a couple of hours before and after the event, so there is plenty of time for setting-up and taking-down displays.
    1. If you would like to give a short 5-minute presentation about your group and the important work you do. There will be a projector, screen, and microphone available at the venue for presentations, if desired. If you are planning to present with PowerPoint slides, we will also have a computer available so you may bring your presentation on a USB or email your presentation to waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca prior to the event.
    1. If you have photos that you’d like to share of watersheds and water stewards. We will be putting together a photo slideshow of local streams and the folks who work so hard to care for them. If you have any photos that you would like to share, please don’t hesitate to send them now and throughout the upcoming monitoring season to waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca.


    We are very much looking forward to hosting you and hope to see you there!



    You are invited to attend a 2022 Community Watershed Monitoring Network Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!

    Join us on Saturday, November 19th, from 1:00 – 3:00pm at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville for a catered lunch, volunteer gear, door prizes, activities, and an opportunity to introduce your stewardship group to potential new volunteers.

    The RDN’s Drinking Water & Watershed Protection team is so grateful to be partnered with 14 wonderful environmental stewardship groups, whose dedicated volunteer work make the Community Watershed Monitoring Network program a possibility.

    After a couple years of postponement, we are delighted to host an in-person event to express our appreciation and gratitude for your participation.

    This event will also be open to the public and those who may be interested in learning more about volunteering with a stewardship organization and participating in the Community Watershed Monitoring Network. There will be an opportunity to introduce your group to potential new volunteers from the public by having a display table or providing a short presentation.

    Please register to attend by emailing waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca and let me know:

    1. If your organization would like to have a display table at the event. We will provide tables for display materials and are happy to offer some assistance with developing and printing materials that highlight your group. The venue is booked for a couple of hours before and after the event, so there is plenty of time for setting-up and taking-down displays.
    1. If you would like to give a short 5-minute presentation about your group and the important work you do. There will be a projector, screen, and microphone available at the venue for presentations, if desired. If you are planning to present with PowerPoint slides, we will also have a computer available so you may bring your presentation on a USB or email your presentation to waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca prior to the event.
    1. If you have photos that you’d like to share of watersheds and water stewards. We will be putting together a photo slideshow of local streams and the folks who work so hard to care for them. If you have any photos that you would like to share, please don’t hesitate to send them now and throughout the upcoming monitoring season to waterstewardship@rdn.bc.ca.


    We are very much looking forward to hosting you and hope to see you there!



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