Explore our Coastal Region 2026–2027 projects

Use our interactive map to find out more about the 27 projects our Coastal Region board approved for 2026–2027.

Read our project list
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$2.8M approved 2026–2027 fish & wildlife compensation projects

Our Coastal Region board approved approximately $2.8 million for fish and wildlife projects in 2026–2027. Of that, $2.3 million is allocated to 15 fish and 12 wildlife projects. The remaining board-approved funds are set aside for the region’s Community Engagement, Seed, and Land Securement grants, and will be allocated throughout the coming year. 

The projects approved for funding this year align with our priority actions and reflect our primary obligation to compensate for dam impacts to fish, wildlife, and their habitats in the watersheds where we operate. 

Read our Coastal Region 2026–2027 project list, look at our project map, and scroll up to explore our interactive map.

 

Project list and map

Annual report & outcomes

 

Our annual report for 2024-2025, along with our annual summary of project outcomes, are online!

Read how we allocated funding across our three regions to compensate from construction – footprint – impacts resulting from BC Hydro dams. Read our project outcomes document for a plain-language summary of project results.
 

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Land securement grants

Our boards recognize the importance of securing critical habitats and we know that timing and opportunities can be hard to predict.

That's why we offer land securement grants all year. You can apply anytime.

Contact our region managers to learn more about how to apply for a land securement grant. 

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Action Plans

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.

Coastal Region Alouette River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Alouette River Watershed Sept 21 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Ash River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Ash River Watershed Aug 7 2018 pdf

Coastal Region Bridge River and Seton River Watersheds Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Bridge and Seton Rivers Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Campbell River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Campbell River Watershed Feb 11 2021 pdf

Coastal Region Cheakamus River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Cheakamus River Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Clayton Falls Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Clayton Falls Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Clowhom River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Clowhom River Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Coquitlam-Buntzen Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Coquitlam Buntzen Watershed pdf

Coastal Region Falls River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Falls River Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Jones Creek Wahleach Lake Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Jones Creek Wahleach Lake Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Jordan River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Jordan River Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Puntledge River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Puntledge River Watershed Sept 08 2017 pdf

Coastal Region Shuswap River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Shuswap River Watershed pdf

Coastal Region Stave River Watershed Action Plan pdf Map Coastal Region Stave River Watershed Sept 21 2017 pdf

Our Coastal Region

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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Our Coastal Region Board

Coastal Region Board Members (May 2025) are responsible for guiding the FWCP’s work. Their work is supported by fish and wildlife technical committees.

Board members pictured, left to right: Scott Northrup, Ryan Stewart, Mark Sherrington (Coastal Region Manager), Larry Casper, Brian Assu

Coastal Region Board and Committee List

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Our Coastal Region Manager

Mark comes to the FWCP from a 10-year tenure managing fish and wildlife projects implemented under BC Hydro’s water use plans, particularly in the Bridge-Seton Watershed.

A professional biologist with the B.C. College of Applied Biology, Mark started his career as a vegetation ecologist, working mostly in the Alberta boreal forest and Interior B.C. He moved to an oil and gas company where he helped to restore stream crossings and conserve habitat for species at risk, including caribou, ferruginous hawk, and sharp-tailed grouse.

Mark developed a love for the natural world as a young boy, growing up in a family of naturalists. This early connection has shaped his career. He enjoys outdoor activities, most often hiking on forest trails with his wife, Diane, and Abe, their dog. Mark has a grown son, Shimon, who lives in Toronto.

If you have any questions about the FWCP’s work in the Coastal Region, please contact Mark.

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