About this Project
The Grafton Lake watershed is a vital drinking water source for Bowen Island residents. It holds significant ecological, cultural, and recreational value for the community and visitors alike. For these reasons, Bowen Island Municipality is developing the Grafton Lake Watershed Management Plan (the Plan). This Plan will guide how the watershed is protected, used, and managed over the long term.
What Is the Watershed Management Plan?
The Grafton Lake Watershed Management Plan will be a long-term framework to guide decision-making and stewardship of the watershed. The Plan will:
- Identify what makes the watershed valuable, how it is used, and what we know about current and potential future conditions
- Identify current and future risks to water quality, water supply, and ecosystem health
- Recommend and prioritize risk-informed management actions which may include policy recommendations, public communications, projects, and a long-term monitoring and adaptation management program.
- Be informed by scientific studies, technical data, and Indigenous knowledge, along with input from the community.
This page provides an overview of the project. Check back regularly for project updates to learn more and get involved.
Project Process
The Watershed Management Plan is being developed through a phased and adaptive process throughout 2026.
Phase 1
Phase 2
We are here!
Phase 3
Phase 4
The community engagement period for this project has ended. Stay tuned for the What We Heard report, and other findings from the desktop assessment and technical analysis.
This project received a Maggie Cumming Legacy Grant from:
Questions?
Contact Carla Skuce, Manager of Environment & Parks Planning at 604-947-4255 ext. 244 or email cskuce@bimbc.ca.