PROJECTS

Hope Slough - Lower Fraser Chinook Habitat Restoration

Year		2006
Proponent		Fraser Valley Regional Watersheds Coalition
Project type		Habitat
FSWP funding source		Living Rivers
Grant amount		$21,170
Total project value		$41,760
Other project funders		Fisheries and Oceans Canada
ID number		2006 LR H 5

Location: Fraser Valley, Hope Slough, near Hope, BC

Project Summary

The Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program helped fund the restoration of chinook spawning habitat in the Hope Slough in Chilliwack and the restoration of salmon spawning habitat and upgrading the dilapidated boardwalk with an interpretive viewing trail at Kawkawa Creek in Hope.

Hope River provides excellent rearing and overwintering habitat for juvenille salmon and other fish and wildlife. However, there are very few areas for adult salmon to spawn. The purpose of this project was to provide more spawning habitat for chinook salmon in particular, but also for coho and chum salmon. The group worked to create a spawning riffle for salmon, to provide a viewing area with an interpretive sign, and to restore the stream bank with native plants.

Final Results

The project met expectations in terms of habitat restored and exceeded expectations in terms of support from stakeholders, First Nations, government agencies and the general public.