Projects near water
Protecting fish and fish habitat, standards and codes of practice, project review, authorizations for working in or near water.
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- Standards
- Codes of practice
- Pathways of Effects
- Fisheries Act Registry
- Aquatic species at risk map
- Indigenous Habitat Participation Program
Services and information
Request a review of your project
Request a review of your project to find out if it is likely to result in the death of fish, or the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat.
Apply for an authorization
An authorization is required if your project is likely to result in the death of fish, or the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat.
Report a problem
Contact us if you see someone polluting, poaching, harmfully impacting fish and fish habitat or illegally fishing.
About the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program
Information about program activities and how we provide expert support.
Contact the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program
Regional office phone numbers, emails, fax numbers and mailing addresses.
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Engagement
Give feedback to help us implement the fish and fish habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act.
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- @DFO_Pacific (Pacific)
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