The weather’s not the greatest, but local residents are still down on the Fraser and Nechako riverbanks celebrating BC Rivers Day.
Today’s ceremonies started with a prayer, drumming, healing, and displays from artists-in-resident beneath the CN train bridge. There will be a fly fishing lesson, meditation, and a free lunch throughout the day. It’ll all wrap up around 5:30 at the SCWA Fish Hatchery.
Water Gratitude Project spokesperson Helen Styles says we need to recognize how important local rivers and bodies of water are to us.
“Our bodies are made up of 70% water so the water out there is the water in here (us). If we want to have healthy bodies and a healthy future, healthy animals, everything in nature depends on our water.”
She believes what affects the rivers affects us.
“When we have an emotional or personal connection with our local water we’re more likely to take action to protect it in terms of stewardship, group activities, or using less water at home, those kinds of things.”
A recent report from the BC Outdoor Recreation Council calls the Fraser an endangered river. The Fraser is affected by industrial pressures, urbanization, pollution, and climate change.
 
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