Watershed Workforce: Nechako

August 9-10, 2025.
Vanderhoof, BC (Nechako Region)

This two-day immersive experience is designed for youth (ages 15-20) interested in discovering career paths that support watershed health and their communities.

Six smiling people wearing red life jackets and holding yellow paddles are gliding on the Nechako River.

Day 1

Paddle on the Nechako River in a Voyageur canoe.

An upright cylinder made of wire is shown surrounding a young tree to protect it from local beavers. Behind it, a young woman with dark hair wearing a dark grey hoodie and red gloves is hammering in posts to secure the wire caging. Behind her are tall grasses and young saplings.

Day 2

Fraser River health index and invertebrate sampling – Learning how to assess river health through aquatic species.

Tour the proposed Foodlands Corridor Restoration site – Learning about native plants and the landscape.

Hands-on activity at the proposed Foodlands site – Contributing to restoration and learning about native ecosystems.

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This is a two-day, overnight experience, and a packing list with required supplies will be provided closer to the date of the trip. A small refundable deposit of $50 is required to confirm your spot, which will be returned upon participation*. If this refundable fee is a barrier, please let us know.
*Note: This fee will not be refunded to registrants who don’t show up or cancel less than 72 hours in advance.

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About the Watershed Workforce program

Frequently Asked Questions

2025 Watershed Workforce:Nechako Program Funders

Logos for the following are shown: Co-op Four Rivers and Nechako-Kitimaat Development Fund