Registration - Organization

Watershed Watch Salmon Society / Aaron Hill, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Senior Officer Name: Aaron Hill, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6424-3286

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 83

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 12

Version 12 of 14 (2023-11-14 to 2024-01-09)

Registration versions:

Version 12 of 14 (2023-11-14 to 2024-01-09)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy for improved flood control infrastructure and management practices in B.C.: to ensure wild salmon can access their habitats behind flood control structures while ensuring communities and farmland are protected from flooding; coupled with habitat restoration behind flood control structures.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Fisheries, Infrastructure
Advocacy for wild salmon and salmon habitat including restoration	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Land Claims
Advocacy related to reducing Alaskan interceptions of B.C. fish to conserve endangered wild salmon populations.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, International Relations
Advocacy to advance protection of wild salmon from the impacts of salmon farming, with a particular focus on parasite and disease transfer to wild populations.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
BC Watershed Security Coalition	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Conservation
Build support for COVID-19 stimulus spending on projects that support green infrastructure.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Environment, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure
Policy and program recommendations regarding the government's stimulus response measures related to COVID-19 economic recovery, specifically in the area of infrastructure. Seeking funding for watershed governance/management. Advocacy for freshwater, wild salmon, environment.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Regional Development

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Parliamentary Secretary for Watershed Restoration
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Transportation and Infrastructure
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Aaron Hill, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Watershed Watch Salmon Society

Address:
#75, 210 – 128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V3B 1G8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-262-1963

Description of Activities

Engage with the public on salmon conservation and habitat protection through our website, social media, outreach events, and public presentations; Provide technical support, scientific advice, and communications support to help enhance capacity of non-profit organizations and First Nations also working on salmon conservation; Conduct on the ground habitat restoration and water quality monitoring; Technical analysis, development of expert reports, and public engagement on salmon conservation issues including commercial and recreational fisheries, habitat protection and restoration, water management, hydro production, flood control management, and aquaculture.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Adam Olsen	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Aman Singh	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bob D'Eith	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brenda Bailey	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brittny Anderson	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bruce Ralston	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Coulter	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Davies	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Doug Cloverchok	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Doug Routley	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ellis Ross	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Finn Donnelly	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Garry Begg	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Georg Heyman	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Chow	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Henry Yao	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ian Paton	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Jagrup Brar	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Jennifer Rice	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Jordan Sturdy	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Josie Osborne	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Katrine Conroy	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Kelly Greene	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Lisa Beare	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Michael Lee	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Michele Babchuk	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Bernier	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Mike Farnworth	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Morris	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Murray Rankin	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Nathan Cullen	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Nicholas Simons	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Niki Sharma	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Roly Russell	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Selina Robinson	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Susie Chant	Dinner Reception Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Tom Shypitka	BCU/Green Luncheon	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Service Canada - Canada Summer Jobs	$11,086.00	2024-01-09

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Service Canada - Canada Summer Jobs	$5,249.00	2023-07-18

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Coalition Members Information

BC Freshwater Legacy Initiative (Project of Tides Canada)
- 400-163 West Hastings Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H5
  Canada
BC Wildlife Federation
- 9706 188 Street
  Surrey, BC V4N 3M2
  Canada
Canadian Freshwater Alliance (Project of Tides Canada)
- 400-163 West Hastings Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H5
  Canada
POLIS Project on Ecological Governance
- PO Box 1700 STN CSC
  Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
  Canada
Rivershed Society of BC
- 1603-1190 Pipeline Road
  Coquitlam, BC V3B 7T9
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Watershed Watch Salmon Society does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Watershed Watch Salmon Society are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Lina Azeez
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No