Flood Protection and Fish Habitat Project for Peters First Nation

Official title: Peters Island Flood and Erosion Mitigation

Closed Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Indigenous & Northern
Peters First Nation wants to build flood protection along the Fraser River on Peters Island. The project includes 10 rock barriers to prevent erosion and upgrades to water control structures. To offset impacts on fish, they'll create new ponds and channels for salmon to grow in, and remove invasive plants.

Why This Matters

This project protects a First Nation community from flooding. It also creates new salmon habitat in the Fraser River system. If you care about Indigenous infrastructure or salmon conservation in BC, this matters.

What Could Change

Fisheries and Oceans Canada may authorize the project under the Fisheries Act. This would allow construction of rock spurs and water control upgrades. The fish habitat offsetting plan would become a legal requirement.

Key Issues

  • Should the flood protection infrastructure be approved despite impacts to fish habitat?
  • Are the proposed fish habitat offsetting measures adequate?
  • Will the project effectively protect the Peters First Nation community from flooding?

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.