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 many flooded lower reaches, they are not present at all.

Our 2014 Streams Action Plan identified a high-priority action to:

1. review existing information;
2. summarize status and trends of Arctic Grayling and its habitats;
3. undertake actions that are within the FWCP scope and lead directly to the development of conservation and enhancement actions; and
4. develop a cost-effective monitoring program to assess status and trends.

To fulfil this action, we funded the development of a synthesis report and a monitoring framework that identified high priority information gaps and monitoring needs related to Arctic Grayling.

In 2020, FWCP updated its action plans. Actions 9 and 10 in the Rivers, Lakes and Reservoirs Action Plan relate to conducting research and monitoring and implementing high priority habitat and species-based actions for Arctic Grayling, aligned with the recommendations in the synthesis report and monitoring framework.

Arctic Grayling Synthesis Report: a compilation and analysis of extensive background information which was used to identify and prioritize information gaps and monitoring needs on a watershed basis to facilitate a quicker transition to on-the ground actions for Arctic Grayling.

Arctic Grayling Monitoring Framework: a consolidated summary of recommended monitoring needs to support subsequent enhancement actions, based on the synthesis report.

Grant applications for projects to conserve and enhance Arctic Grayling in our Peace Region must align with Actions 9 and 10 in the Rivers, Lakes and Reservoirs Action Plan and any other annual regional guidance provided by the FWCP Peace board.

Contact Chelsea Regina, our Peace Region Manager, at Chelsea.Regina@bchydro.com or 250-561-4884.