Resource: A Think Tank on Transferable Shares in the Salmon Fishery: A Special Seminar of the Speaking for the Salmon Series, May 23, 2008
Authors / Publisher: Trisha Hall, Patricia Gallaugher, Craig Orr and Laurie Wood, Simon Fraser University and Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Date: October 2008
Summary:
This invitational think tank was held on May 23, 2008 at the Simon Fraser University Vancouver Campus. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues surrounding transferable shares in the British Columbia salmon fishery. Invited experts presented an overview of some of the salient information and shared their perspective to launch the discussion. Participants, representing various sectors of the salmon fishery, identified key concerns and suggested potential solutions. Several recent and relevant reports were distributed to participants in advance of the meeting to help prepare for the dialogue. This report is a transcript of the presentations and summary of the major points addressed in the dialogue.
Acknowledgements:
SFU gratefully acknowledges the support of the sponsors, Watershed Watch Salmon Society and the Linking Science with Local Knowledge Working Group of the Ocean Management Research Network (OMRN) for making this meeting and report possible.
We also thank Craig Orr, Executive Director of Watershed Watch Salmon Society who facilitated the dialogue process.