Examples of BCCF fisheries projects currently in progress include:
Campbell River/Elk Falls Gravel Replacement
BCCF conducts habitat restoration in the Campbell River by re-introducing spawning gravel in Elk Falls Canyon where it no longer receives natural upstream gravel recruitment due to the presence of BC Hydro’s John Hart Dam.This project is conducted in partnership with the BC Ministry of Forests Lands, Natural Resources, and Rural Development, as well as BC Parks, with support from the BC Fish and Wildlife Compensation program
Comox Lake Cutthroat Trout
BCCF is conducting population and life-cycle research regarding coastal cutthroat trout in Comox Lake in partnership with the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources, and Rural Development, and with support from the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
Cowichan Chinook and Coho Studies
BCCF is conducting life-cycle and predation research on Cowichan River Chinook and coho salmon stocks in partnership with Cowichan Tribes as well as Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), with support from the Pacific Salmon Commission
Cowichan and Koksilah Riparian Restoration
BCCF is conducting the restoration of riparian habitats on the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers in partnership with Cowichan Tribes, with support from the Coastal Restoration Fund (DFO)
Cowichan Lake Lamprey Spawning Surveys
BCCF is conducting ongoing research to understand the habitat requirements of the unique, SARA listed, Cowichan Lake Lamprey on behalf of the BC Ministry of Environment
Cowichan Shoreline Stewardship Project
BCCF is managing the restoration of riparian habitats on Cowichan Lake and upper Cowichan River in partnership with the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society as well as Cowichan Tribes, with support from numerous sources including the Coastal Restoration Fund (DFO) and the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
Cowichan Steelhead Population Dynamics
BCCF is conducting research on Cowichan River steelhead stocks to provide a better understanding of population dynamics such as marine survival, kelting rate, as well as juvenile and adult run timing.This project is conducted in partnership with the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources, and Rural Development as well as Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), with support from the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
Gold River Steelhead Decline Investigations
Steelhead stocks in the Gold River have recently plummeted and BCCF is conducting research in an attempt to learn more about the status of these populations and ecological factors that may have affected them.This project is being conducted in partnership with the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources, and Rural Development with support from several sources, including, the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund