Central Westcoast Forestry Society is supporting Hesquiaht, Ahousaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations’ initiative to restore critical salmon populations in the Clayoquot Sound by reconstructing rearing habitat. The work involves implementing bioengineering approaches (woody debris structures, riparian planting) to stabilize banks, reduce erosion, and create habitats supportive of migrating salmon. This project will support at least 25 jobs and provide technical training and certification to workers. (Photo: Lora Tyron)

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)

The City of Port Alberni is decommissioning its wastewater treatment lagoon and restoring the area as a natural tidal marsh. This project will restore habitat in the Somass estuary, improve wastewater treatment and stormwater management, and support 15 jobs. (Photo: Stephanie Butler / REFBC)

Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance is implementing a riparian and floodplain ecosystem restoration project on the Chilako River.