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Environmental responsibility

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Water Use Plans

We work to balance various interests when it comes to the province's water resources, including domestic water supply, fish and wildlife, recreation, heritage and electrical power needs.

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Environmental policy

We recognize that our energy system causes both positive and negative impacts on the environment and on those with whom we share public resources.

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Water & fish habitat

BC Hydro protects fish and their habitat through initiatives that limit the impact of our operations near reservoirs, rivers and streams.

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Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program

Projects to conserve and enhance fish, wildlife and their supporting habitats affected by the creation of BC Hydro owned and operated generation facilities.