​The Morice Watershed Monitoring Trust (MWMT) is an Indigenous-led, collaborative organization dedicated to the stewardship of the long-term health and resilience of the Wetzin’kwa (Morice Watershed) and to supporting the well-being of the Wet’suwet’en. Established in 2012, we bring together Indigenous knowledge, science, and community partnerships to better understand, protect, and restore one of the Territory's most important salmon-bearing watersheds.

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The Morice Watershed is the cultural and ecological heartland of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. Its rivers, lakes, and wetlands sustain wide range of Pacific salmon species, support diverse wildlife, provide clean water, and connect communities to the land. As environmental pressures and climate change continue to impact watersheds across the region, protecting the health of the Wetzin’kwa has never been more important.

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Through long-term watershed monitoring, applied research, habitat restoration, and community engagement, MWMT generates trusted knowledge that supports informed decision-making and responsible stewardship. We work collaboratively with Wet’suwet’en communities, government agencies, industry, researchers, and local organizations to bring together diverse knowledge, expertise, and resources to make informed decisions around the watershed.

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At the heart of our work is a commitment to Wet’suwet’en leadership, capacity building, and intergenerational knowledge sharing. Through collaboration with Hereditary Chiefs, elected leadership, and Nation members we ensure that our work reflects Wet’suwet’en values, priorities, and knowledge systems. By creating opportunities for learning, training, and stewardship, we are helping build the next generation of watershed stewards while fostering resilient ecosystems, thriving salmon populations, and healthy communities for generations to come.

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Our Goals

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1. Maintain a Trusted, Holistic Watershed Monitoring Program​​

We collect long-term, scientifically credible, and culturally grounded data to track watershed health and protect salmon habitat.

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MWMT conducts ongoing monitoring throughout the Morice Watershed Management Area, collecting data on water quality, hydrology, and temperature. By combining science and Wet’suwet’en knowledge, we generate trusted information that helps track environmental change and guide watershed stewardship.

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2. Turn Data into Actionable Knowledge for Decision-Making​

We transform monitoring data into clear, accessible information that supports informed watershed management.

 

Through analysis, reporting, public data sharing, and outreach, MWMT helps decision-makers, communities, and partners better understand watershed conditions and take action to protect water quality and salmon habitat.

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3. Restore and Strengthen Watershed Resilience for Salmon​

We use science and Indigenous knowledge to guide watershed restoration and protect critical salmon habitat.

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MWMT identifies restoration priorities, addresses key habitat stressors, and collaborates with partners to implement and evaluate restoration initiatives that support healthy salmon populations and resilient ecosystems.​

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4. Build Wet’suwet’en Capacity and Leadership

We strengthen Wet’suwet’en stewardship through training, employment opportunities, and knowledge sharing.

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By supporting hands-on learning, youth engagement, technician training, and intergenerational knowledge sharing, MWMT helps build the next generation of Wet’suwet’en watershed stewards.

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5. Grow Sustainable Partnerships and Financial Stability​

We build partnerships and secure sustainable funding to support long-term watershed stewardship.

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MWMT works collaboratively with Indigenous communities, government agencies, industry, researchers, and local organizations while growing the resources needed to

sustain monitoring, restoration, and capacity-building initiatives for years to come.

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