The federal government has opened a new call for projects under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk, providing $77.5 million over five years to support the protection and recovery of threatened aquatic species. Multi-year, collaborative projects involving Indigenous communities, governments, industry, academia, and conservation organizations will be prioritized among nine priority regions, including, BC’s Fraser and Columbia watersheds. Marine projects addressing vessel collisions, underwater noise, fishing interactions, and entanglements are also eligible. Applications are open from September 16 to November 16, 2026, building on more than $120 million provided to over 150 projects since the fund was established in 2018.
