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The Healthy Watersheds Initiative is creating jobs and bringing communities together to protect fresh water, restore salmon habitat, and adapt to climate change. 
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We Are of Water

"We Are of Water", illustrated by Chenoa Gao, provides visuals connected to voices and knowledge shared by Indigenous Elders, youth, and community members through HWI projects on the significance of watersheds and water.
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Unpaving Kus-Kus-Sum: Restoring and Recycling

The Kus-Kus-Sum Unpaving Paradise project is decommissioning and restoring a historic sawmill site along the Courtney River.
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Symposium & Celebration Dinner

On February 23, 2023, project team members, First Nations leaders, provincial and local government representatives, and community members came together to celebrate the outcomes and learnings from the HWI.
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$100 million invested in Watershed Security Fund to be co-developed with First Nations

The BC Government and BC First Nations Water Table has announced an investment of $100 million towards creating a Watershed Security Fund and a commitment to co-developing the Fund with First Nations.
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60+
projects
700+
jobs
$27M
investment
270+
community partners
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Supported Projects

Cambridge Reservoir. (Photo: City of Trail)
Cambridge Creek and Violin Lake Dam Decommissioning and Ecosystem Restoration Project
Lead Organization
City of Trail
Grant Amount
$ 561,000.00
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Cambridge Reservoir. (Photo: City of Trail)
Description

The City of Trail is restoring 901 hectares of wetlands, floodplains, and tributaries in Cambridge Creek Reservoir and Violin Lake by decommissioning four dams and rebuilding the surrounding wetlands and streams. By undertaking this large-scale work, the City will improve the health of the watershed and make the site safer for the public. This project supports 31 jobs. (Photo: City of Trail)

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Alaksen fish sampling. (Photo: Ducks Unlimited)
Alaksen National Wildlife Area Dike Breach and Salmon Monitoring Project
Lead Organization
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Grant Amount
$ 150,000.00
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Alaksen fish sampling. (Photo: Ducks Unlimited)
Description

Ducks Unlimited is completing planning and evaluation to restore marsh habitat in Alaksen National Wildlife Area, part of the Fraser River Delta. Planning includes stakeholder engagement on draft project concept, archaeological impact assessment, salmon monitoring, and invasive plant management. This project will support four jobs. (Photo: Ducks Unlimited)

Koksilah Watershed (Photo: Taylor Roades / Narwhal)
Koksilah Watershed Water Sustainability Planning
Lead Organization
Cowichan Tribes
Grant Amount
$ 501,380.00
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Koksilah Watershed (Photo: Taylor Roades / Narwhal)
Description

Cowichan Tribes is working with community partners to gather data and scope options for a water sustainability plan for Xwulqw’selu Sto’lo (the Koksilah River) watershed. In recent years, summer flow rates have been exceptionally low at times when demand for water (from domestic, agricultural, and industrial users) is greatest. This project includes technical work and analysis to support sustainable, long-term land and water management, in order to restore water flows for fish and water users. This project supports 12 jobs. (Photo: Taylor Roades / Narwhal)

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Cowichan Tribes
Grant Amount
$ 501,380.00
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Squamish River, Squamish. (Photo: Adarshana Thapa / REFBC)
Elaho River Chinook Salmon Restoration Project: Phase 3
Lead Organization
Squamish River Watershed Society
Grant Amount
$ 100,000.00
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Squamish River, Squamish. (Photo: Adarshana Thapa / REFBC)
Description

Squamish River Watershed Society, in partnership with Squamish Nation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is continuing efforts to restore anadromous passage to spawning grounds in the upper Elaho River. This work involves removing any additional obstructions at previously cleared sites and implementing innovative monitoring techniques to assess impact. This phase of the project supports five jobs. (Photo: Adarshana Thapa / REFBC)

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Squamish River Watershed Society
Grant Amount
$ 100,000.00
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