Compensating for dam impacts to fish, wildlife, and their habitats
The primary obligation of the FWCP is to compensate for dam impacts to fish, wildlife, and their habitats resulting from construction of BC Hydro dams.
Since 2011, regional actions plans have defined priority fish and wildlife projects eligible for FWCP funding. In 2025 the FWCP initiated a process to renew how it communicates its priorities and evaluates potential projects for funding.
This process will result in new guidance documents for grant applicants that define our funding priorities for compensation projects in each region, and they will guide our board’s funding decisions in the future.
The new regional funding priorities will align with our primary obligation to compensate for dam impacts. They will also reflect First Nation values, and conservation priorities within the watersheds impacted by construction of BC Hydro dams.
This spring, each regional board will endorse an initial suite of funding priorities for engagement purposes.
Starting in spring 2026 we are planning broader engagement with First Nations and interest holders about proposed funding priorities endorsed by each board. The engagement will conclude in mid-November.