Shuswap Watershed Council

The Shuswap Watershed Council is a watershed-based partnership of organizations that have an interest in or responsibility for protecting water quality in the Shuswap watershed.

Established in 2014, the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is a collaborative, non-regulatory group that focuses on strategic initiatives to protect, maintain and enhance water quality and to promote safe recreation in the Shuswap. Learn About SWC and read our FAQs.

What’s New

Youth Representative Wanted for SWC!
Youth (age 19 – 30) living in the Shuswap watershed are invited to apply to join the SWC membership as a youth representative. Learn more.

Water Quality Grants for 2025
Applications are now closed for 2025 SWC Water Quality Grants to protect or improve water quality. Thanks to all who applied; the applications received are currently under consideration. More.

2023-2024 Water Quality Report
SWC has completed its eighth annual report on water quality in the Shuswap watershed. More.

Keep the Shuswap Free of Invasive Mussels
Don’t move a mussel! Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, and whether you’re boating, paddling or fishing, you have a role to play keeping invasive mussels away.  More.

Explore our Work

Here is a look at the programs and work of the Shuswap Watershed Council.

About SWC

SWC Meetings

In the News

Advocacy for Watershed Health

Water Quality Program

Water Quality Research & Reports

Phosphorus Action Plan

Water Quality Grants

Lake Level & Stream Info

Invasive Mussels

Report Pollution & Invasives

Safe Recreation

SWC Resources

Top Banner Photo: Darren Robinson, Shuswap Tourism