Riparian Restoration of Little Bear Slough
A railway spur line built more than 50 years ago on the ancestral and contemporary land of the Squamish Nation isolated Little Bear Slough from the Squamish River.
This restoration project is the first in a multi-year effort to reconnect Little Bear Slough with the river by installing a culvert under the railway in 2026.
Work will also focus on restoring the riparian area by removing invasive plants and planting native species around channels that will be rewatered when the slough is connected to the river.
The estuary provides habitat for salmon, marine mammals (e.g., river otters), and waterfowl (e.g., blue heron and wood ducks).