Thompson-Nicola Regional District — The Lower Nicola Indian Band is revitalizing natural green spaces and completing bank stabilization with an investment of $190,000 from the federal government.
The funding supports planting various types of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass at several locations on different reserves that were disturbed by the flooding event in Merritt in 2021. The revegetation efforts aim to increase biodiversity on the reserves and manage invasive species encroaching in certain areas, specifically blue weed. Additionally, completing bank stabilization will safeguard the ecosystem and support the breeding habitat of the salmon population in the creek, while also mitigating future flood risks.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with the Lower Nicola Indian Band Reserve on this project. It will not help the community become more resilient to climate change, but also foster a deeper connection to nature while safeguarding the environment for generations to come.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities