Category: News Spotlight
SkeenaWild Announces Julia Hill Sorochan as New Executive Director
A New Chapter for SkeenaWild SkeenaWild Announces Julia Hill Sorochan as New Executive Director DRIVING THE WORK FORWARD SkeenaWild Conservation Trust is proud to introduce Julia Hill Sorochan as its new Executive Director. Following an extensive selection process by the Board of Trustees, Julia was chosen to lead the organization into its next chapter, bringing […]
Ecstall River Monitoring Program Update
In early fall 2022, a massive landslide tore through the Ecstall River watershed, sending a wave of rock, debris, and sediment downstream. The slide reshaped critical salmon habitat, raising serious concerns about its impact on Ecstall’s chinook, sockeye, steelhead, coho, chum, and pink salmon.
Addressing Seabridge Gold’s Misrepresentation of Key Facts
KSM Mine Update Addressing Seabridge Gold’s Misrepresentation of Key Facts Following The Legal Challenge Filed Against The BC Government’s Decision To Allow KSM Mine to Proceed In December, Ecojustice filed a judicial review on behalf of SEITC and SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, challenging the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office’s determination that the proposed KSM mine is […]
SkeenaWild Executive Director – Job Posting
We’re hiring for a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing the Trust to achieve its mission of conserving wild salmon and their ecosystems in the Skeena watershed and Northwest British Columbia. This role encompasses strategic direction, operational oversight, and fostering collaborative efforts with local communities, First Nations, governments and stakeholders, guided by the Trust Agreement and the Board of Trustees.
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A New Chapter for SkeenaWild
New Chapter for SkeenaWild A Note From Executive Director, Greg Knox Dear Friends, After eighteen years as Executive Director of SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, I am stepping into an exciting new role as the British Columbia Program Director for the Wild Salmon Center. While this marks a transition for me, it is important to share that […]
Greg Taylor 2024 Salmon Fishery Recap: Part Two
In the second instalment of his annual salmon recap, Greg Taylor dives into the 2024 returns across B.C.’s North and Central Coast. From the Skeena and Nass regions to Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest, he highlights the complexities of local salmon populations, the challenges of climate change, and the triumphs of community efforts like those of the Lake Babine Nation. With vivid anecdotes and cautionary tales, this report explores why strong marine returns no longer guarantee successful spawning and what this means for salmon conservation in a rapidly changing world.
Greg Taylor 2024 Salmon Fishery Recap: Part One
Greg Taylor 2024 Salmon Fishery Recap: Part One Reflecting on the 2024 Salmon Season Written by Greg Taylor, Fisheries Advisor It is that time of year again when I get to take my fellow salmon people on a journey through the season that was. As many of you have read, or hopefully experienced, this year’s […]
2024: What We Achieved Together
2024 Annual Report 2024: What We Achieved Together And what’s in store for 2025. None of this would have been possible without you. Your support makes it all happen. Together, we’re building a future where Skeena salmon continue to thrive, sustaining the people, cultures, and ecosystems that depend on them. Thank you for being part […]
Legal Challenge Filed Against Decision Allowing KSM Mine to Proceed
KSM Gold Mine Judicial Review Legal Challenge Filed Against Decision Allowing KSM Mine to Proceed The proposed mine threatens Nass and Unuk watersheds, relies on an outdated environmental assessment Ecojustice recently filed a judicial review on behalf of SkeenaWild Conservation Trust and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC), challenging the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office’s […]
Alaska salmon fishery objection dismissal ‘seriously undermines’ MSC credibility
Alaska salmon fishery objection dismissal ‘seriously undermines’ MSC credibility Watershed Watch, Raincoast Conservation and SkeenaWild’s objection to SE Alaskan fisheries’ sustainable rating was rejected this week. Raincoast Conservation Foundation, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, and Watershed Watch Salmon Society are speaking out against an adjudicator’s decision to uphold the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) misleading certification of the […]