About Haig-Brown Institute:

Our mission statement is "To promote the links between ecology and economy through watershed management and to inspire a conservation ethic through education and literature."

Iona Campanolo - April, 2004 "We have only to explore the works of renowned author/naturalist Roderick Haig-Brown for whom the sparkling Campbell River itself was a life-long inspiration and guide. He and his remarkable wife Ann, were philosophers who in their long lives here thoughtfully defined human existence as being a balance between one's community and the natural world."

The HBI has a focus on local issues and needs with a long range perspective.  Over the past 20 years, we are a metamorphosis, starting with developing Kingfisher Creek to a viable salmon spawning stream and constructing a fishway on the Quinsam River to improve pink salmon survival and bio diversity.  Another phase was operating the Haig-Brown House and developing the associated programs such as a Bed & Breakfast, Writers In Residence, summer kids camp, and the HB Festival.  Our newest project is organizing a celebration of the centenary of the births of Rod and Ann Haig-Brown during 2008. The goal is to recognize the achievements of Ann and Rod and to animate younger generations who are living those same values and reinterpreting what it means to be a conservationist in the 21st century.

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