VEINS OF LIFE WATERSHED SOCIETY

The Veins of Life Watershed Society began in 1994 as a father, John and son, Wesley cleanup effort on the Gorge waterway in Victoria, BC. The debris removal campaign quickly gained momentum, and in 1996 a core group of active and interested volunteers registered VOLWS as a nonprofit society. 

The Veins of Life Watershed Society (VOLWS) is a community-based environmental organization operating in the Salish Sea which includes parts of Vancouver Island, BC.

VOLWS focuses on a watershed-based approach, and initiates habitat restoration projects, shoreline & stream garbage removal, environmental education programs and public outreach activities. 

The goal of VOLWS is to establish a healthy and sustainable environment in which watersheds support fish and wildlife, and recreational use. Goals are achieved through consultation and cooperation with government agencies, businesses, local environmental groups and the public.

Where did the name Veins of Life Watershed Society come from? When the discussion about the formation of a non-profit was being bantered about the discussion of a name came about. My Daughter, Tracy was looking at a Boucher published by , at that time MELP ( Ministry of the Environment BC ) in the right side of the publication was the above picture ( excuse the quality ). The picture shows the area of BC now called The Salish Sea, the red lines throughout the drawing indicate the lost salmon producing streams on the east side of Vancouver Island, and the West Coast of British Columbia. My Daughter said if you looked at the drawing it looks like the arm of a man and the red lines look like blood veins, and the name of the organization was born Veins of Life Watershed Society.

Please Note:

The Veins of Life Watershed Society is closing this site, not the Society, due to mishaps in the past, lack of financial support ( pour economy etc. ) we have accumulated debt of approximately $25,000.00 dollars. Which we have been paying off personally
We are going to sell off some of our assets to pay back dept owed and retool for the future.
The following items are for sale and if you wish to donate please feel free to contact us at info@salishsea.ca

1) 2001 - 20 hp Honda with 16ft Aluminum Deep River Boat and Easy Load Trailer, well maintained and cared for. $4,950.00
2) This web site unique URL www.salishsea.ca open to offers email for details.
3) 2 older 20 hp Evinrude, One runs well the other for parts. $400.00
4) 2001 BF130 Honda Outboard, can be heard running, excellent condition $6,950.00 . We can install on your boat for an additional cost email for details.

NOTE: All items are sold as is where is, cash on pickup, Veins of Life Watershed Society assumes no liability for items sold.