Explore our Columbia Region 2026–2027 projects

Use our interactive map to find out more about the 25 projects our Columbia Region board approved for 2026–2027.

Read our project list
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$6.4m for 2026–2027 fish & wildlife compensation projects 

Our Columbia Region board approved more than $6.4 million for fish and wildlife projects in 2026–2027. Of that, approximately $5.3 million is allocated to 25 projects. The remaining board-approved funds – more than $1.1 million – are set aside for the region’s First Nations Directed Projects, Community Engagement, Seed, and Land Securement grants. This funding 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 Columbia 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 Columbia Region, we fund projects that align with our five Columbia Region ecosystem-based action plans. Be sure to read our Overview of Columbia Region Action Plans.

Our Columbia Region

A local Board made up of BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., First Nations, and public stakeholders, guides the work of the FWCP and is responsible for approving all FWCP projects in the Columbia Region. Map of our Columbia Region.

Many of our annual and ongoing projects are delivered with support from the Province of B.C. through a letter of agreement (LOA) between the FWCP and the Province. Annual and ongoing projects include our nutrient restoration programs, operation of spawning channels, species’ recovery, and ecosystem enhancement projects. Several of our annual and ongoing contracts and agreements are administered by BC Hydro on behalf of the FWCP. We support high priority land securement projects in our Columbia Region. Read our annual report. 

Stay up to date with the latest news from our Columbia Region with our regional e-letter.

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Our Columbia Region Board

Columbia Region Board members (May 2024) are responsible for guiding our work. Their work is supported by a First Nations Working Group, as well as fish and wildlife technical committees.

Columbia Region Board, First Nations Working Group, and Committee List

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Our Columbia Region Manager

Jen has been with BC Hydro for 15 years: 14 years as stakeholder engagement advisor, and in 2021 – 2022 she was the acting Peace Region manager. She is a biologist and professional communicator who believes the best decisions incorporate diverse values and perspectives.

After obtaining her master’s degree from the University of Calgary, Jen worked for seven years as a biologist with the Gwich’in Renewable Resource Board in Inuvik. She lives with her husband Ron in the beautiful town of Revelstoke.

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

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