81 Projects Approved 2024–2025
27 Coastal Region Projects 2024–2025
30 Columbia Region Projects 2024–2025
24 Peace Region Projects 2024–2025
Our three regional boards approved $8.7 million for 81 projects in 2024-2025, including 27 projects in our Coastal Region, 30 in our Columbia Region, and 24 in our Peace Region.
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Grant applications are due by Friday, November 1.
Grant applicants in our Columbia and Peace regions must start an application and submit a mandatory notice of intent by Tuesday, September 10. Coastal Region grant applicants are not required to submit a notice of intent.
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BC Hydro has water licence obligations in the Columbia and Peace regions, and has made voluntary commitments to address the impacts of dams of the Coastal Region. BC Hydro fulfils the applicable obligations through the work of the FWCP.
BC Hydro works in equal partnership with the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public stakeholders by participating on FWCP’s regional Boards.
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Apply for our Seed Grant up to $5,000 to help grow and plan your project idea.
You can also apply any time for a Community Engagement Grant up to $1,500 to take action to benefit local fish and wildlife. Contact a region manager any time of year to discuss our Land Securement Grants.
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Meet Margo: new FWCP Program Manager Meet Margo Sadler, our new FWCP Program Manager! Margo joined the FWCP team on September 25 following an open and competitive recruitment process and is settling into her new […]
Follow our guidance for Arctic Grayling projects Prior to construction of the 1967 W.A.C. Bennett Dam and creation of the Williston Reservoir, Arctic Grayling were widespread and abundant. Today, self-sustaining populations are limited, and in […]
Al Mottishaw joins Peace Region board Long-time Dawson Creek resident Al Mottishaw has joined our Peace Region board. He comes to the FWCP with years of experience working with non-government organizations and stewardship groups, including […]
The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.