Peters Island Flood and Erosion Mitigation

Peters First Nation is proposing to enhance existing flood control infrastructure in the Fraser River along the north bank of Peters I.R. 2 (Peters Island). Proposed works include the construction of 10 riprap spurs along the north bank of Peters Island and upgrades to an existing water control structure. The purpose of the proposed project is to mitigate flood risk to the Peters First Nation community and prevent river avulsions on Peters Island.

Fish habitat offsetting measures are proposed and include the excavation of a series of ponds and channels within Peters Island, to create a groundwater fed off-channel that provides rearing habitat for salmonids. The plan includes the removal of invasive reed canary grass and revegetation with native species suitable for the site. In addition, a nook will be excavated in the secondary channel downstream of the existing flow control structure to increase flow and improve water quality in the side channel between Peters I.R.1 (mainland) and Peters I.R.2 (Peters Island).

Latest update

Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - January 7, 2026
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - August 18, 2025

Contacts

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program Fisheries and Oceans Canada
200 - 401 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3S4
Email: DFO.PACFPP.PPPPAC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Peters First Nation - Peters 2 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified
    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-08-18

  • Proponent

    Peters First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89825

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