Environmental Maintenance at Kitimat River Side Channel

LNG Canada is committed to the health and sustainability of our local ecosystems. Working with Bird Construction, we are executing an environmental maintenance program at the Kitimat River Side Channel (KRSC).

LNG Canada is committed to the health and sustainability of our local ecosystems. Working with Bird Construction, we are executing an environmental maintenance program at the Kitimat River Side Channel (KRSC). In 2020, we completed the construction of the KRSC fisheries offset, a project mandated under a Fisheries Act Authorization for our plant site. This effort aimed to enhance local fish habitats by ensuring continued flow and access for fish species, particularly during critical spawning periods.

Maintenance is needed as natural accumulations of woody debris and bedload have begun to restrict water flow into the side channel. There was also some erosion observed immediately upstream and downstream that LNG Canada will be reinforcing to stabilize the embankment. This work will occur between Aug 1- Sept 30 2025.

These efforts are carefully scheduled to align with environmental work windows, ensuring minimal disruption to the oolichan and migratory bird seasons.

This maintenance is critical for maintaining the flow of river water into the side channel during low river levels, especially during the summer and fall salmon spawning periods. Successful flow of river water and access to the channel will support the salmon population’s health, and ensure the KRSC’s long-term success as a vital fish habitat.

LNG Canada is committed to upholding its environmental responsibilities and contributing positively to the biodiversity of Kitimat-Stikine. We appreciate the community’s support and understanding as we undertake these necessary works to support our shared natural environment.

To provide feedback, ask questions or share concerns, please call: 833.632.LNGC (5642).

Completing the Kitimat River Side Channel project – North and South