Norrish Creek Update: Salmon Still Need Real Restoration
An update on gravel mining at Norrish Creek, attempted restoration work to improve flows at Worth Creek, and what still needs to happen to defend wild salmon.
Gravel mining, governance, and the future of flood management in the Lower Fraser River
Guest author Erin Stakiw reflects on her research on flood management in the Fraser and how it is about more than water—it’s about governance, equity, and how we choose to live with rivers.
Norrish Creek is in Trouble—We’re Calling for a Halt to Gravel Mining
Gravel mining in Norrish Creek has caused serious, possibly unlawful damage to fish and habitat. With groundwater-fed creeks drying up and wetlands disappearing, we’re joining allies to demand immediate federal and provincial action to defend wild salmon and their habitat.
Salmon, Gravel, and a Warning from Worth Creek
When Worth Creek ran dry in December 2024, thousands of salmon eggs were left exposed. Investigations point to gravel mining in nearby Norrish Creek as the cause. This cautionary tale highlights the hidden dangers of gravel extraction on groundwater-fed streams and the salmon that depend on them.
Restoring Gill Bar: A Collaborative Effort for Conservation and Cultural Preservation
Read in detail about the collaborative effort for conservation and cultural preservation of the Gill Bar.
Years in the making: salmon return to the lower Agassiz Slough
The last time there were salmon in Agassiz Slough, Mahatma Gandhi was still alive, Columbia Records had just introduced
Vedder River gravel mining cancelled!
Thanks to public pressure, including over 1050 letters sent to decision-makers and the advocacy of local stewards, the province
Lina Azeez: An update on Strawberry Island in Heart of the Fraser
Lina Azeez After learning in June about salmon habitat destruction on Strawberry Island in the Heart of
Lina Azeez: More salmon habitat in the Fraser floodplain under severe threat
Strawberry Island, in the floodplain of the lower Fraser River is in imminent danger Birds eye view of
Join us Dec 15 for an online short film premiere!
Join us on December 15 at 7pm for the online premiere screening of Resilient Waters, a new short film