Use our interactive map to find out more about the 30 projects our Coastal Region board approved for 2022–2023.
Read our project list30 Total 2022-23 Projects
18 Fish Projects 2022-23
12 Wildlife Projects 2022-23
$2.2M Total Funded 2022-23
Meet Ian Routley, the newest public representative appointed to our Coastal Region board following a competitive process. Ian grew up on Vancouver Island where he developed a life-long interest in the natural world while hiking and camping throughout B.C. with his family. He currently resides in Lillooet, where he worked as a rural family physician for 34 years. More
Our Coastal Region board approved more than ~$2.2 million for 30 projects for 2022–2023. These projects will help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.
The projects—18 fish and 12 wildlife—will be delivered by Indigenous Nations, communities and businesses, as well as agencies, stewardship groups, and consultants. Together, the projects will help conserve and restore important aquatic and terrestrial habitats, improve fish passage for salmon, help secure conservation lands, strengthen the use of Indigenous eco-cultural restoration techniques, and support many at-risks species, including Vancouver Island marmots, northern spotted owls, western-painted turtles, whitebark pine, and others.
Read our Coastal Region 2022–2023 Project List, look at our project map, and scroll up to explore our interactive map. Get project updates now, read our annual newsletter. Read our latest Coastal Region annual report.
Our three regional boards have approved funding for 37 fish and 58 wildlife projects for 2022–2023, including 30 in our Coastal Region, 40 in our Columbia Region, and 25 in our Peace Region. Together, the boards approved over ~$9.8 million.
We have identified conservation priorities for fish and wildlife in each of our three regions: Coastal, Columbia and Peace. These priorities and recommended actions are reflected in a series of watershed and ecosystem-based action plans that vary by region.
These plans recommend specific projects and priorities, and guide our grant decisions. In our Coastal Region, we fund projects that align with our 14 Coastal Region watershed-based action plans. Be sure to read our Overview of Coastal Region Watershed Action Plans.
Each year, stewardship groups, First Nations, agencies and consultants receive grants from us to deliver fish and wildlife projects. These projects align with our Action Plans, and help us fulfil our mission to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams. Read our project reports for results and outcomes.
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Our Community Engagement Grants are typically $500 to $1,000 and help stewardship groups and others take action to benefit local fish and wildlife.
Apply now. We accept applications for Community Engagement Grants all year, on a first come, first served basis.
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A local Board made up of BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public stakeholders, guides the work of the FWCP and is responsible for approving all FWCP projects in the 14 watersheds that make up our Coastal Region. Map of our Coastal Region.
Most fish and wildlife projects in FWCP’s Coastal Region are funded through FWCP grants, but our Board may choose to direct projects and approve funding to address regional priorities. Read our annual report.
In our Coastal Region, FWCP is a voluntary initiative funded by BC Hydro.
Stay up to date with the latest news from our Coastal Region with our regional e-letter.
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Coastal Region Board Members (June 2022) are responsible for guiding the FWCP’s work. Their work is supported by fish and wildlife technical committees.
Board members from left: Scott Barrett, Todd Manning, Ryan Stewart, Laurie Kremsater, Larry Casper, Dale Desrochers. Missing: Brian Assu, Mark Peters, and Jack Minard.
Julie Fournier has been with BC Hydro since 2007 and has extensive knowledge of our Coastal Region where she has been implementing Water Use Plans (WUPs). Throughout her work she has advanced and strengthened relationships with First Nations, stakeholders and the public. Outside of work you will most likely find Julie hiking and camping with family and friends.
If you have any questions about the FWCP’s work in the Coastal Region, please contact Julie.
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Adding nutrients to the Puntledge River Watershed 4,700 chum salmon carcasses from the Puntledge River Hatchery have been added to the upper Puntledge River Watershed with funding from the FWCP. The carcasses will introduce essential […]
New public representative joins our Coastal Region board Meet Ian Routley, the newest public representative appointed to our Coastal Region board following a competitive process. Ian grew up on Vancouver Island where he developed a […]
Restoring riparian habitat in the Puntledge River Watershed A building covering 233 m2 was demolished and 117 m2 of concrete was removed from the former sawmill site. An updated restoration design was completed, alongside a […]