2013-14 Approved Project List

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Fri, 26 Apr 2013

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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🎣🦌 Your Licence = Conservation in Action Did you know that HCTF’s largest source of funding comes from a conservation surcharge on freshwater fishing, hunting, trapping, and guide outfitting licences sold in B.C.? Every time you buy a licence, you’re helping conserve the very species and habitats you enjoy. 🌿 💧 For freshwater fishing licences, 100% of the revenue goes right back into the resource with the conservation surcharge directed to HCTF and the fee portion supporting the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. These surcharges fund hundreds of on-the-ground conservation projects that protect fish, wildlife, and habitat across the province. You can purchase your Freshwater Fishing licence or BC resident hunting licence online through the B.C. Government’s e-licensing system and know that your purchase directly supports conservation where it matters most. 🏞️ #ConservationInAction #BCWildlife #HabitatConservation #HCTF #FishingBC #HuntingBC #BCOutdoors #WildlifeFunding

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🚨 Now Open: Fish & Wildlife Grant Intake! These grants fund projects across B.C. that make a real difference for native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Projects should: 🐟 Focus on native fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation 🐟 Deliver meaningful conservation outcomes 🐟 Align with HCTF’s purposes under the Wildlife Act Eligible applicants include: 🌿 Provincial or municipal governments 🌿 First Nations 🌿 Academic institutions 🌿 Non-government organizations 🌿 Industry One of our top priorities is enhancing and restoring fish and wildlife habitats, so we especially encourage on-the-ground projects that create measurable impact. Apply by November 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM (PT) Learn more and apply at https://hctf-grants.smapply.ca/prog/fish_and_wildlife/ 📷 Project 7-538

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🐟🌿 From a Big Idea to Big Impact: The Story of HCTF Back in 1979, a group of passionate fish and wildlife enthusiasts from Cranbrook had an idea — what if there were a dedicated fund to protect B.C.’s fish, wildlife, and habitat? Their proposal for a conservation tax on resource exports evolved into something even more powerful: a voluntary surcharge on hunting, angling, trapping, and guide outfitting licences. By 1981, that idea became reality with the creation of the Habitat Conservation Fund — announced by Minister Stephen Rogers as “An Opportunity for Wildlife.” It was a groundbreaking way to ensure that those who enjoy B.C.’s wild places could directly contribute to conserving them. Today, that fund has grown into the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) — investing over $9 million each year into conservation projects across the province. From humble beginnings to lasting impact, we’re proud to continue supporting a future where B.C.’s fish, wildlife, and habitats are healthy and valued by all British Columbians. 💚 #ConservationInAction #BCWildlife #HabitatConservation #HCTF #BCWildPlaces #ConservationHistory #WildlifeFunding

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🧛‍♂️✨ “Say it… out loud.” Fog. Forest. Mystery. And not a single sparkly vampire in sight - just another gorgeous fall morning in B.C. 🍁 When the mist rolls in, ecosystems come alive in unexpected ways. Moist air helps trees retain water, supports mosses and fungi, and even gives some animals the cover they need to stay safe. Who needs Edward when you’ve got ecological balance? #TwilightVibes #FoggyBC #HabitatConservationTrust #FallInBC #NatureNotVampires

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$💚 Turning Environmental Penalties into Conservation Action 💚 Did you know that 37% of HCTF’s annual funding comes from restricted contributions and court awards? When environmental infractions occur in B.C., the courts can direct funds to HCTF through creative sentencing—turning penalties into positive outcomes for fish, wildlife, and habitat. Thanks to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) and their dedication to environmental prosecutions, HCTF allocated over $289,000 to 20 conservation projects in 2024–25, representing 29 separate infractions. We invest court-awarded funds back into the region where the offence occurred, prioritizing projects that directly address or benefit the impacted species or ecosystem. For example, if an infraction involves moose habitat, we aim to fund projects that restore or protect moose or their habitat in that region. Since 1981, HCTF has received over $6 million in court-awarded funds, supporting hundreds of projects that help keep B.C.’s wild spaces thriving. A huge thank you to the BCCOS and everyone working to ensure environmental accountability in B.C. 🌿 #ConservationInAction #BCWildlife #HabitatConservation #BCCOS #HCTF #ConservationFunding #BCEnvironment$

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Scholarship Student Highlight: Torrie Nicholas Torrie is one of this year’s Al Marting Scholarship Recipients and is a master’s student from Thompson Rivers University. Torrie’s research is focused on the impacts of predation on Chinook salmon by invasive Smallmouth bass. Working with the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Torrie is exploring the potential that Smallmouth bass are preying on juvenile salmon in key rearing and migrating habitats. To determine if this is the case, she will be analyzing the stomach contents of approximately 200 Smallmouth bass collected in the Okanagan area. This research will provide critical data to support conservation management strategies, mitigating threats to sk’lwist populations in the Okanagan.

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🌊 We’re featured in AFS’s new film series, Tomorrow’s Catch: Securing Our Future Fisheries! 🎥 In our segment “Breathing Life Into Logan Lake,” we shine a light on a community-driven solution to a pressing problem: winter oxygen depletion under ice. This project is a perfect example of conservation in action, where science, local innovation, and community values unite to restore ecosystems and strengthen the well-being of the people who depend on them. It’s more than just saving fish; it's about protecting a way of life. 🌿🏞️ Huge thanks to the @americanfisheries and Content With Purpose for featuring HCTF in this powerful and visually striking digital series launched in August 2025 that spotlights bold conservation stories across North America and beyond! #TomorrowsCatch #FisheriesConservation #HCTF #LoganLake #BCConservation #InnovationInAction #AFS #TomorrowsCatch #FutureFisheries #FisheriesScience #AquaticConservation #SustainableFisheries #SustainableAquaculture #FreshwaterCrisis #ClimateResilientFisheries #AquaticBiodiversity #FishHabitatRestoration #HealthyWatersheds #FisheriesProfessionals

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