Feds Skip Key Research in Discovery Islands Fish Farm Decision
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) omitted analysis of parasitic sea lice and other key science from its
$27 million investment in BC watershed jobs will make our province stronger, healthier and more secure
VICTORIA (traditional territory of the Lekwungen people) – In the face of record low salmon returns on the Fraser, wildfire,
Watershed Watch calls for closure of controversial commercial pink salmon fishery in Great Bear Rainforest until independent monitoring in place
“Fishery managers are turning a blind eye to impacts of fishing on depleted chum salmon.” Area 6 near Hartley Bay,
MEDIA ADVISORY: Conservation Advocates Available to Respond to Fraser Chinook Management Measures
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada released the 2020 fisheries management measures for at-risk Fraser River Chinook populations. Conservation advocates are
Study reveals hidden risks of estuary development for young salmon
A Simon Fraser University-led research team has found significant evidence that human activity in estuaries is impacting juvenile Pacific and
Federal government measures failed to protect endangered Chinook salmon in 2019
Protection under Canada’s Species at Risk Act needed for Fraser River salmon February 5, 2019 VICTORIA — Many more endangered
B.C. Environmental groups urge Prime Minister to keep election promise
VANCOUVER — Environmental groups are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to direct the transition of B.C. salmon farms to
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is failing British Columbia’s salmon
Canada’s Pacific salmon fishery is forced to withdraw from a renowned eco-certification to avoid failing its upcoming audit VANCOUVER —Canada’s
New analysis raises concern about water shortages in British Columbia
Action is needed to protect salmon and B.C.’s communities COQUITLAM — A new report on water stress in B.C. by
Federal Scientists Fail to Disclose Industry Connections in Salmon Farm Virus Studies, Documents Reveal
Science Journal Calls for Corrections VANCOUVER–Government documents (see backgrounder) reveal the science journal Frontiers in Physiology is requiring scientists from