Shuswap Watershed Council's Phosphorus Action Plan Webinar

Nutrients are an essential part of healthy watersheds and aquatic ecosystems. However, excessive amounts, especially in the form of phosphorus, can reduce water clarity and quality for drinking and recreation, result in unpleasant odours, and – in a worst-case scenario – lead to harmful algae blooms that are toxic to people, pets and livestock. The Salmon-Safe Farm program, hosted by the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) in BC, promotes safe and sustainable nutrient management to protect watershed health, wild salmon populations, and aquatic ecosystems.

Salmon-Safe BC wanted to showcase sustainable nutrient management through the great work of another FBC supported table, the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC), on their Phosphorus Action Plan (P Action Plan). The P Action Plan provides guidance for everyone in the Shuswap watershed on actions they can take to protect water quality by reducing the amount of phosphorus being released into the watershed.