Real Projects
Restoring Connectivity

Across the Thompson-Okanagan in Secwépemc, Syilx and Nlaka'pamux territories, communities and Nations are reconnecting wildlife, water, and people through collaborative projects.

Practical, on-the-ground actions are restoring connectivity—linking habitats, enabling safer passage for fish and wildlife, and supporting healthy landscapes, creeks and rivers.

Photo: bighorn sheep by Erin Springinotic

Indigenous-led Initiatives 

Across Secwépemc, Syilx, and Nlaka’pamux territories in the Thompson–Okanagan, Indigenous-led stewardship is restoring and protecting the connections that wildlife and fish rely on. These initiatives build on deep relationships with the land and water, supporting ecological health and cultural continuity.
Photo credit Skeetchestn Natural Resources LLP

Regional Initiatives

Across the Southern Interior and beyond, organizations are working together on large‑scale projects that reconnect habitats, improve crossings, and strengthen wildlife movement.

Photo: sntsk'il'ntən - Black Mountain Regional Park