Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Plan
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Engagement opportunity
Please visit the Land and Water Planning website to read about the project, complete the online feedback form and sign up for project updates.
Overview
Dates: July 2 to August 4, 2026
Who:
- Gitanyow First Nation
- Nisga’a Nation as represented by Nisga’a Lisms Government
- Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
What: The development of the Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Conservation Plan
Where: Northwest B.C.
Why: To gather feedback on the proposed expansion of salmon habitat conservation measures within the Meziadin River watershed
How: Online
Photo credits: Gitanyow First Nation.
Engagement summary
Second round of engagement
July to August 2026
The Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Planning Project planning team has been engaging with local governments, First Nations, industry, interest holders, communities, and the public to share information and updates about the project and seek input about their interests in the region. Feedback received through these engagement opportunities has informed the development of the draft Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Planning Summary Report.
This draft planning summary report provides background information about the Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Planning Project and engagement results to date, and it describes a proposed option for expanding salmon habitat conservation measures within the Meziadin River watershed.
Comments on the draft planning summary can be submitted using an online feedback form available on the project website starting on July 2, 2026. The comment period will end at 4 pm on August 4, 2026.
Open House: July 10, 2026
Members of the public and any other interested parties are invited to attend an open house on July 10, 2026, at the Best Western Terrace Inn. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Planning Project, meet members of the project team, share your thoughts and ideas, and engage with other interested parties.
Date: July 10, 2026
Location: Best Western Terrace Inn (Skeena Room), 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace, B.C.
Time: 9 am to 12 pm (noon)
First round of engagement
June to August 2025
Land use planning supports the preservation of cultural values, healthy ecosystems, and opportunities for economic activities by setting broad strategic direction for plan areas — providing clarity for “what” can occur “where” on land and water. Land use planning is a transparent and inclusive process that can be modified over time to address changing needs.
The questionnaire process (now complete) aimed to better understand people’s interest in the Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conversation Plan. Visit the project website to explore details and updates.
Engagement with the public and interested parties has taken place at key stages of the planning process to help understand and include local values and priorities in the planning process.
How your contribution makes a difference
Your feedback will inform the engagement process as the parties collaborate on long-term land use outcomes to protect significant salmon habitats.
The planning team will review comments and feedback received as part of the second engagement opportunity, alongside feedback received in the first round of engagement and throughout the duration of the project. The team will then prepare a final recommendation for the governments of the three parties involved in this project: Gitanyow First Nation, Nisga’a Nation (as represented by Nisga’a Lisims Government), and the B.C. government. A notification of the B.C. government’s final decision will be posted on the project website.
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