Salmon-Safe Communities for BC
Building Sustainable Communities Conference
November 27, 2013 | Marion Town
About FBC
A non-profit organization committed to advancing
sustainability in the Fraser Basin and across BC
Key program areas:
• Action on Climate Change and Air Quality
• Healthy Watersheds and Water Resources
• Sustainable, Resilient Regions and
Communities
Bringing Salmon-Safe to BC
Salmon-Safe Agriculture
• Launched in BC
in 2011
• 40+ producers
certified in BC,
500+ US certified
Farms
Ranches
Vineyards
Salmon-Safe Communities
Recognizing progressive urban development
and land management practices within ...
• Parks and natural areas
• University and college
campuses
• New and existing residential
developments
Assessment Criteria
Six key categories:
• In-stream habitat protection
• Riparian & wetland protection
• Water-use management
• Rainwater management
• Erosion & sediment control
• Chemical & nutrient containment
A Salmon Safe Community
What does it look like?
Example: Business & Campuses
REI
Nike World Headquarters
Example: Residential
Portland South Waterfront District
Example: Parks
Portland Park System – all 250 parks
Visit us online
fraserbasin.bc.ca
salmonsafe.ca