The Village of Gold River is being asked to partner with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation (MMFN) on a June 2026 Rapid Adaptation Projects grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The proposed project would remove a significant Scotch broom infestation at the Ahaminaquus reserve, about 13 km from Gold River, and revegetate the site with native species to reduce wildfire risk and restore ecosystems. The grant can fund up to 100 percent of eligible costs to a maximum of 75,000, with no financial contribution required from the Village; the key near‑term step is a Council resolution of support to strengthen MMFN’s application.Scotch broom’s high oil content and dense growth create serious wildfire hazards and long-lived seed banks, so follow‑on work will likely include additional treatments, monitoring, and fire‑smarting. This is a commercially relevant opportunity because it signals an imminent grant‑funded field project that will require specialized vegetation management, invasive species control, replanting, and possibly environmental consulting and wildfire risk assessment services. Vendors with expertise in invasive plant removal, ecological restoration, fire‑smart fuel mitigation, community engagement, and related equipment or services can position themselves as implementation partners to MMFN and Gold River if the grant is awarded, or assist with scope refinement and costing during the application and planning phase.

Project area is Ahaminaquus IR on Muchalat Inlet; funding is from FCM Rapid Adaptation Projects program targeted at quick-win climate resilience projects in small/rural communities.