Peace Region action plans
Our updated 2020 Peace Region action plans have been approved by our regional board and are now available.
Riparian & Wetlands Action Plan
Rivers, Lakes & Reservoirs Action Plan
Our 2020 ecosystem-based action plans have been updated to reflect emerging issues and ecological priorities, and define priority actions eligible for funding to help conserve and enhance priority species, upland areas, wetland and riparian areas, as well as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
A new cross-ecosystem action plan includes several broad actions that apply to more than one ecosystem. A new overview document provides important context for our work in the region and serves as a guide to our action plans.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed our final draft action plans and provided comments by July 6, 2020. Your input will be considered as we finalize the action plans prior to the launch of our annual grant intake. Our final updated 2020 action plans will be posted here by August 12 and should be reviewed by anyone applying for an FWCP grant in 2020.
Our action plans guide FWCP investments in fish and wildlife projects, and are referenced annually by our regional boards to track progress toward implementation, set annual priorities, and guide decision-making in setting out and approving the annual operating plan for each region. Actions in our action plans are eligible for FWCP funding and align with our vision, mission, and geographic scope.
How were the action plans developed?
The updated draft action plans are based on the outcomes of a strategic project review, early engagement in late 2019 and early 2020 with our FWCP partners, subject matter experts across the region, and input received during broad public and stakeholder engagement conducted from March to May 2020. Input received during our final public review from June 15 to July 6, 2020, was also considered by our boards prior to final approval
Input from Indigenous Nations was a key consideration in our updated action plans, which place more emphasis on culturally important species, engaging with Indigenous Nations at the project development stage, and the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and values.
Videos of our online discussions are available for your review.
Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29
Tuesday, April 14 Wednesday, April 15 Thursday, April 16
Background
Our FWCP Governance Manual recommends action plans are updated every five years. Updates will:
- ensure the FWCP’s priority actions build on past projects, results, and recommendations for future work;
- help align our projects with relevant objectives of our program partners (i.e. Province of BC, First Nations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, BC Hydro, and public stakeholders);
- acknowledge and address emerging issues, and address ecological priorities, as appropriate for the FWCP; and
- confirm that FWCP-funded projects align with the FWCP vision and mission.
