Reay Creek, traditionally known as KELSET (kwal-set) Watershed, has long been a vital freshwater source for the TSEYCUM First Nation and the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. Today, community-driven restoration efforts are helping to bring Reay Creek back to life. Indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and local activism have played a key role in addressing contamination, rebuilding salmon habitats, and ensuring that future generations can enjoy this once-thriving ecosystem.​