Natural Resource Royalty Sharing with Watershed Associations

Whereas recent legislation supporting watershed governance, and the 2024 NDP-Green Party Accord recognize the importance of local knowledge around water management; And whereas well established multi-interest watershed health organizations are working throughout BC to restore watershed ecosystems from past excessive resource exploitation, and future proof them to adapt to climate impacts: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the provincial government share a portion of natural resource royalty income to provide financial support to local watershed governance organizations.