Yucwmenlúcwu
CARETAKERS OF THE LAND
A cultural and natural resource management company that provides a complete range of environmental, archaeology, and forestry services.
Yucwmenlúcwu is the Secwepemctsin word for “Caretakers of the Land,” which represents the Splatsin People’s commitment as stewards of Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Shuswap) and beyond.
It is our deep respect and connection to the land that guides our innovative approach to forestry, archaeological, and environmental projects from concept to completion with industry-recognized standards applied to every stage.
Our team consists of highly skilled professionals and certified technicians, as well as a number of industry-leading firms. We provide our clients with expertise, confidence, and a trustworthy partnership in producing resource management and sustainable development.
Our focus is on delivering the greater good of generations to come. We achieve this by adeptly balancing conservation and economic development through innovative and practical solutions.
Services
Yucwmenlúcwu provides several specialized professional areas of focus.
Environmental Planning & Management
The Environmental Planning & Management department’s mandate is to increase strategic and operational capacity to advance water, fish, land and wildlife stewardship, co-management, research, and development opportunities while supporting Splatsin te Secwepemc caretaker responsibilities.
Our environmental planning and management team possess a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and regulatory processes and will lead you through the critical steps needed to ensure your project is on-time and on-budget.
CURRENT KEY INITIATIVES
• Mountain Caribou Recovery Planning & Implementation
• Splatsin Fisheries Program Coordination
• Baxter Bridge Construction Monitoring and Environmental Protection
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE
Impact Assessments • Fish & Wildlife Research and Studies • Construction Environmental Management Plans • Regulatory Permitting • Water Quality Sampling and Analysis • Hydrometric Monitoring • Instream & Terrestrial Environmental Monitoring • Fishery Inventory, Population & Distribution Assessments • Wildlife Habitat Assessments • Species Salvage & Relocation
Archaeological Assessments & Heritage
Splatsin Development Corporation’s approach to archaeological assessments involves consideration of the cultural and environmental settling to facilitate a broader understanding of our cultural heritage.
Our team provides professional archaeological and cultural heritage consulting services throughout Splatsin’s traditional territories, conducted at the request of First Nations, government ministries and agencies, as well as private corporations and landowners. Our experts are equipped to address a variety of projects, with scopes ranging from single lot developments to large-scale, multi-year developments within a variety of sectors.
CURRENT KEY INITIATIVES
Archaeology
• Bruhn Bridge Replacement Project
Archaeological Impact Assessment, Systematic Data Recovery, and Mitigation
• Baxter Bridge Replacement Project
Archaeological Impact Assessment, Systematic Data Recovery, and Mitigation
Cultural Heritage
• Guardian Watchmen Program
• Telus Pure Fibre Optic Line (IR #1, IR #2)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE
Cultural Heritage Assessments (CHAs) • Archaeological Overview Assessments (AOAs) • Preliminary Field Reconnaissance (PFR) • Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIAs) • Site Alteration Permitting (SAP) • Archaeological Excavations • Systematic Data Recovery (SDR) • Archaelogical & Cultural Heritage Referrals & Reviews • Guardian Watchmen Programs • Cultural Monitoring
Forestry Planning & Management
As leaders in timber supply planning and forestry operations, we identify opportunities to plan and harvest our renewable timber resources in a way that’s culturally and physically safe, sustainable, and profitable. Our Forestry Team can assist your operation from to start to finish to ensure it reaches its potential.
Our Forestry Team manages Non-Replaceable Forest Licenses, Replaceable Forest Licenses, and Woodlots and Community Forests on behalf of Splatsin. Yucwmenlúcwu does not have its own Forest Stewardship Plan but has reviewed and signed on with Interfor Corporation and Tolko Industries Ltd. Our team manages all facets of these tenures, including resource planning, developing, permitting, marketing, timber harvesting, road building, and most of the Silviculture.
CURRENT KEY INITIATIVES
• TFL 23 Non-Replaceable Forest License A98873
• Replaceable Forest License A98363
• Woodlot 0338
• Monashee Community Forest
• Splatsin Tolko Co-Management
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE
Turnkey License Management • Resource Planning & Development • Log Marketing • Logging Supervision • Surveys & Administration • Treatments & Planting • ArcView GIS mapping • Timber Harvesting
Civil Construction Planning & Management
Our professional civil construction team has diverse and extensive experience designing, developing, and delivering industry-recognized solutions for businesses in the natural resources industry. From concept to completion, our clients count on our expertise to reliably deliver environmentally responsible construction.
CURRENT KEY INITIATIVES
• BC Hydro Boat Launch Maintenance
• MOTI Baxter Alterations: Pre-Construction SAP
• Maintenance of Shuswap North Okanagan (SNO) Rail Trail (46.1 km)
• Maintenance SNO Rail Trail Enderby Section (2 km)
• Culvert Maintenance Rail Trail
• Lassertie Subdivision (Splatsin Band)
• Rock Scaling for SNO Rail Trail
• Civil machinery Work (Kelowna)
• Redistribution and Reclamation of Soil MOTI for Blake Pit/Baxter Bridge
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE
Road Construction • Bridge and Culvert Design, Supply & Installation • Detailed Cost Analysis • Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Structures • Retaining and wing wall design and construction • Permitting • Stream Diversions
Residential & Commercial Construction
The goal of the Residential & Commercial Construction department goal is to develop innovative building solutions using high-quality materials such that we provide a positive difference to the everyday lives and future of the Splatsin membership and surrounding communities. We are fully committed to acting in an environmentally and sustainable manner to minimize the impact of all our operations on the environment.
CURRENT KEY INITIATIVES
• St. Mary’s Church renovation
• Quilakwa Canco Gas Bar Masonry: installing stone veneer on the boxes next to the gas pumps.
• Planning and development of a proposed Spaltsin Net-Zero Show Home, with construction slated to begin in Spring 2024.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE
Design, planning, and construction of buildings, structures, and public works projects • Architectural design and engineering • Project management • Materials and equipment procurement • Light commercial building renovations • Historic building restoration/renovation
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR APPROACH
“The Creator, in giving the land to the people, required the people to look after the land, the animals, the plants, the water and the air. The Splatsin people are inseparable from the land. It is this deep sense of responsibility that engenders the heartfelt need to be stewards of the land and resources of Secwepemc’ulucw. We will balance conservation and utilization of our resources in a sustainable manner for current and future generations.”
— Excerpt from Splatsin’s Comprehensive Community Plan
ADVANTAGES
We merge our full suite of expert environmental, archaeological, forestry, and construction professionals with Splatsin’s rich appreciation and understanding of the land and apply it to projects of all sizes and complexities throughout BC’s Interior.
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Full suite of environmental, archaeological, forestry, and construction services.
COLLABORATIVE REPUTATION
A trusted team of professionals with a reputation for excellence and collaboration.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Long-standing partnerships with industry-leading partners to assist with large, complex projects and capacity building.
A CULTURE OF SAFETY FIRST
We are committed to safety and reliability, ensuring every project is carried out with the utmost care.
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OUR PEOPLE
Our team of highly skilled professionals and technicians view themselves as our clients’ partners in delivering resource management and sustainable development that will benefit future generations.
PARTNERS IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND TRULY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.