On August 18, 2025, for the first time in generations, salmon can now swim freely from the Okanagan River into Okanagan Lake and 13 of its tributaries — reconnecting over 350 square kilometres of habitat.

Led by the Syilx Nation through the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), this project restores migration routes that were blocked for more than a century, helping to bring salmon back to their historic spawning grounds and strengthen ecosystems across the valley.

This milestone reflects years of collaboration between Indigenous leadership, governments, and conservation partners.

Learn more on the Okanagan Nation Alliance website.