Ecosystem Health
Our goal is to reduce our impact on the natural environment. We will expand these efforts until our projects create a net positive effect on Sea Island biodiversity.
YVR follows the Impact Assessment Act for all projects on airport lands to ensure our operations align with the health and well-being of the natural world and sustainable design practices are in place.
YVR proudly become the first airport in North America to achieve Salmon-Safe certification in 2016 and the first organization to recertify in 2022. This certification acknowledges our ongoing efforts and commitment to our land and water management practices.
We will continue to enhance and protect the ecosystem health of Sea Island and meet our Salmon-Safe designation. Our initiatives include:
- Completing a habitat enhancement project along the Fraser River
- Continuing our partnership with Musqueam Indian Band to enhance the natural habitat, protect salmon and remove invasive plant species
- Identifying and protecting archaeological resources on Sea Island.
- Maintaining our comprehensive glycol management program
Learn more about our environmental management programs in our 2025-2027 Environmental Sustainability Plan.