Funded Projects

Tŝilhqot'in National Government

Indigenous-led water aquatic habitat monitoring in the Chilko/Chilcotin Watershed

Grant Amount: $400,000

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is leading this project. The water quality and quantity (WQQ) monitoring program has been identified by Tŝilhqot’in leadership as a priority and is focused on three systems with critical salmon nursery areas:  the Tŝilhqox (Chilko), Dasiqox (Taseko), and Cheẑqox (Chilcotin) river systems. From site selection, to field work, to data ownership and management, the WQQ program is designed and led by and for the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and member communities. It supports Tŝilhqot’in capacity building, timely access to high quality data, and leadership in water governance and management – all critical to proactive decision making on water and responding to climate change and other impacts on fish, habitat, and overall watershed health.