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.
Read our project lists. See our project map.
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All grant applications are due by Friday, November 1
Learn more about our annual grants:
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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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Upcoming online information sessions Studying Salmon Passage: Coquitlam River Floodgates Friday, November 29, 2024 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT Learn how flood infrastructure in the Coquitlam-Buntzen Watershed impacts salmon habitat. Resilient Waters is […]
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 […]
Greg Rickbeil: new public representative for our Columbia Region board! Meet Greg. He’s the newest member of our Columbia Region board, that is responsible for all funding decisions and the region’s annual operating plan. There […]
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.