2013-14 Approved Project List - Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

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Fri, 26 Apr 2013

2013-14 Approved Project List

The list of approved 2013-14 HCTF projects is now available.

We approved a total of 139 enahancement & restoration projects this year. Check back soon for the 2013-14 project map!

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Scholarship Student Highlight: Danny McNeil-Wilmott Danny is one of this year’s Together for Wildlife Scholarship Recipients Danny is a Doctorate student currently studying with the University of Northern British Columbia. Their work in partnership with Williams Lake First Nation, is examining how the reintroduction of cultural burning practices can help minimize the effects of historical changes have on the area. This project seeks to understand how fire stewardship can restore habitat networks and biodiversity, while also ensuring the T’exelcemc people are able to maintain culturally important practices. The Together for Wildlife scholarship is awarded annually by HCTF in partnership with the First Nations-B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of British Columbia’s Together for Wildlife Strategy (T4W) to 10 masters and Ph.D. candidates conducting research that will have a positive impact on stewardship, management, policy, or decision-making of wildlife in BC. This scholarship aims to support reconciliation and collaboration, diversity of perspectives, and building community among Indigenous communities and rural areas of BC.

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Colourful patterns aren’t just for the birds! Fish also have a wide variety of patterns and colours, they’re just a little harder to see being in the water and everything! While most people know about the vibrant red colours of spawning salmon, lots of other freshwater fish in BC have vibrant and beautiful colour patterns! From rainbow and brook trout, to bluegills and even graylings (despite the name), the freshwater fish of BC put on a dazzling display! 📷 (UNKNOWN),(8-466),(Fernando Lessa),(3-193 ),( D. GASCHERMANN)

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Here’s a cool thing you might not know: a big chunk of HCTF’s conservation funding comes from the conservation surcharge on B.C.’s freshwater fishing, hunting, trapping, and guide outfitting licences. For freshwater fishing licences, 100% of what you pay stays right here in B.C. The conservation surcharge goes to HCTF, and the fee portion supports the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. It’s a win–win for the outdoors. Those surcharges add up to support hundreds of conservation projects across the province stream restoration, wildlife research, habitat protection, and so much more. If you’re gearing up for your next adventure, you can grab your Freshwater Fishing licence or BC resident hunting licence online through the B.C. Government’s e-licensing system. And when you do, you’re directly supporting conservation where it matters most. 🏞️💚 📸1-809 - Danny Swainson

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Our waterways are vital to the overall health of the ecosystem in BC. From alpine streams to winding valleys, our waterways connect everything transporting nutrients, shaping habitats, and sustaining countless species. Salmon return to these rivers to spawn, feeding forests and wildlife alike. Beavers, bears, birds, and even the smallest insects depend on healthy riparian zones for food, water, and shelter. When our rivers thrive, so does the land around them. 💧 That’s why HCTF supports projects across BC that protect and restore waterways, from improving fish passage to restoring streambanks and enhancing wetlands. These efforts ensure that future generations can enjoy clean water, thriving wildlife, and resilient ecosystems. #ConservationInAction #HealthyHabitats #WatershedWednesday #BiodiversityBC #HabitatConservationTrust #KeepBCWild #WildlifeConservation #CleanWater #EcosystemHealth

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The Rainbow Trout is one of BC’s most iconic freshwater fish and a favourite among anglers across the province! 🎣 Found in rivers, lakes, and streams from the Coast to the Kootenays, rainbow trout are known for their vibrant colours and impressive fight on the line. 🌈 Through HCTF-funded habitat restoration and fish research, we’re helping ensure these waters and the trout that call them home remain healthy for generations of anglers to come. 💧 📷 Project 2-736 #BCWildlife #FreshwaterFish #RainbowTrout #HabitatConservationTrust #FishingBC #ConservationInAction

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Scholarship Student Highlight: Grace Melchers Grace is one of this year’s Al Martin Scholarship Recipients and is a master’s student studying at the University of British Columbia. Her research in partnership with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, uses beach seining and eDNA to uncover the mysteries behind the early marine life stage of salmon entering Burrard Inlet, the water body supporting Canada’s largest port and BC’s largest city. Using eDNA Grace hopes to determine migration routes, preferred habitats, and possible interactions between fish that might occur during this stage that could affect their survival. The Al Martin HCTF Conservation Scholarship is dedicated to supporting graduate students who are passionate about fish or wildlife conservation and management in British Columbia.

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We’re proud to be featured in the American Fisheries Society’s new film series, Tomorrow’s Catch: Securing Our Future Fisheries! Our segment, “Breathing Life Into Logan Lake,” highlights a community-powered response to a serious challenge winter oxygen depletion beneath the ice. This project showcases what conservation looks like in action: science, local knowledge, and community values coming together to restore ecosystems and support the people who rely on them. A huge thank-you to @americanfisheries and Content With Purpose for featuring HCTF in this inspiring digital series celebrating conservation stories from across North America! #TomorrowsCatch #HCTF #FisheriesConservation #LoganLake #BCConservation #InnovationInAction #FutureFisheries #AquaticConservation #FishHabitatRestoration #HealthyWatersheds #ClimateResilientFisheries

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Today is the last day to submit applications for our Fish and Wildlife AND CHRF grants! 🐟 HCTF Fish & Wildlife (F&W) Grants are available to anyone (provincial or municipal governments, First Nations, academic institutions, non-government organizations, industry) in BC for projects that: 🌲 Focus on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats; 🌲 Have the potential to achieve a significant conservation outcome; 🌲 Align with our purposes as laid out in the Wildlife Act. One of HCTF's key priorities is supporting the enhancement and restoration of fish and wildlife habitats. As a result, we strongly encourage projects that include on-the-ground enhancement and restoration activities. 🦌 CHRF Grants are available to any individual or organization capable of restoring habitat for caribou in British Columbia. To maximize the benefits for caribou using the funds available, the Province of BC has identified priority herds and developed guidelines for selecting restoration areas and activities that will benefit these herds. Application deadline: November 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM (PT) 📷 Project 0-567 - TJ Gooliaff