Upcoming events

  • Register for Coastal Region info session on Thursday, September 10
  • Come to spawning channel open house Saturday, September 12
  • Register now for an information session about our draft funding priorities on Tuesday, September 29.
  • Register for grant info session on Friday, October 2
  • Apply for an annual grant by Monday, November 2
  • Share feedback on draft funding priorities by Friday, November 13

~$12M Project Funding 2026–2027

27 Coastal Region Projects 2026–2027

25 Columbia Region Projects 2026–2027

25 Peace Region Projects 2026–2027

Join our fish technical committee

Our southern interior fish technical committee is looking for a new member who wants to help make a difference for fish & wildlife impacted by construction of BC Hydro dams in our Coastal Region.                             

Apply by Monday, September 28.

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Apply now for fish & wildlife funding

Our annual grant intake is open. Read our regional guidance and register for an information session.

In our Coastal Region, engage early with First Nations.

In our Columbia and Peace regions, submit a mandatory notice of intent by Friday, September 11.

Apply by Monday, November 2.

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Funded by BC Hydro

BC Hydro has water licence obligations in our Columbia and Peace regions, and has made voluntary commitments in our Coastal Region, to compensate for the “footprint” impacts associated with reservoirs behind dams.

BC Hydro funds FWCP annually to fulfill the applicable water licence and voluntary commitments.

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Draft funding priorities

We're in the process of renewing our approach to project funding and we're seeking feedback on draft funding priorities for our Coastal, Columbia and Peace regions.

Register for an info session to learn more.

Use our online form to share your feedback by Friday, Nov. 13.

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Program News

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Funding

Our annual grant intake is now closed. The projects proposed through grant applications help us fulfill our mission to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.

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Events

Upcoming events and links to presentations.

Our Program Partners

The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public interest holders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.

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