Shoreline adaptation and restoration - Tsleil-Waututh Nation Reserve

The proposed project

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) proposes to implement an Indigenous-led climate adaptation, resilience and disaster mitigation program to strengthen the protection of Tsleil-Waututh Nation Reserve shoreline from coastal erosion and flooding. The Project involves the design and construction of nature-based shoreline protection and stabilization measures in combination with native plan revegetation and integration of Indigenous stewardship practices and technologies to help restore the habitat health and biodiversity.  

The Project consists of the following: 

  • Removal of existing debris, asphalt, and concrete along the beach 
  • Removal of invasive species  
  • Placement of fill (clean sand, gravel) in the upper intertidal of the shoreline as beach nourishment 
  • Creation of rock headlands, oyster revetments, and a habitat island to retain the new fill and protect the fill from wave energy 
  • Planting riparian, coastal dune, and saltmarsh vegetation 
  • Upgrading the existing canoe shed ramp 
  • Installation of a footbridge over George Creek 

Project works are proposed to take place between June 2025 and May 2026. In-water work is proposed to take place during the fisheries least risk window for the Project site (August 16 – February 28).  

To the extent possible, in-water works would be carried out during the lowest tides. Therefore, tidally dependent work would be carried out at night.  

Material would most likely be delivered to the site by barge, however, there is a possibility that the material would be trucked to the site.  

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Notice of Determination

North Vancouver, B.C. -  June 20, 2025– The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada have determined that the proposed Shoreline adaptation and restoration – Tsleil-Waututh Nation Reserve located at 3178 Alder Court, North Vancouver, BC is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects
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Contacts

Project and Environmental Review
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3T4
Email: per@portvancouver.com


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  • Location

    • Shoreline adaptation and restoration - Tsleil-Waututh Nation Reserve (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours
    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-04-08

  • Proponent

    səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)

  • Authorities

    • Infrastructure Canada
    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89427

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...within 200 kilometres
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