Category: News Spotlight
Skeena 2024 Pre-Season Conditions and Forecast : How is it Affecting Wild Salmon?
Let’s take a look at what we’re expecting to see with salmon returns to the Skeena this summer. Here we cover pre-season forecasts, as well as some of the marine and freshwater conditions from the past five years that may influence this year’s salmon returns. In general, pre-season forecasting has become less accurate in recent years due to greater environmental variability – which is why we at SkeenaWild continue to advocate for sustainable fisheries with in-season monitoring and adaptability to in-season abundances and conditions.
Marine Stewardship Council to review Canadian conservation groups’ objections to Alaskan salmon “sustainable” certification
An independent adjudicator has accepted the formal objection of three B.C.-based conservation organizations to the certification of Alaskan salmon as “sustainable” by the UK-based Marine Stewardship Council
B.C. conservation organizations fight Alaskan salmon “sustainable” certification
British Columbia conservation organizations SkeenaWild Conservation Trust and Raincoast Conservation Foundation, along with Watershed Watch Salmon Society, have filed a formal notice of objection with the U.K.-based Marine Stewardship Council in response to the proposed re-certification of Alaskan salmon fisheries as sustainable.
Swim The Skeena Challenge
The mighty Skeena River runs 690km from the Sacred Headwaters (Spatsizi Plateau) to the Skeena Estuary near Lelu Island, passing various stunning and essential sites.
Join this year’s ‘Swim The Skeena Challenge,’ a joint partnership with SkeenaWild and the City of Terrace.
Swim the equivalent distance of the Skeena River at the Terrace Aquatic Centre as we take you on a journey to learn about the spots along the way.
The Latest B.C. Mining Reform Wins
There have been some good news stories on BC Mining Reform these past few days. It’s been great to see movement toward defending wild salmon and ensuring development doesn’t happen at the expense of one of our most valuable resources.
Event: Quantum Leaps – Girls talk Science & Tech!
This conference is a unique opportunity for young women to learn, engage, and be empowered to pursue their passions in science and technology. Whether you’re considering a career in healthcare, environmental science, or tech, you’ll find inspiration and guidance from our panelists and fellow attendees.
Salmon, The Masters of Adaptation
SkeenaWild’s Director of Science Dr. Michael Price’s latest research with Simon Fraser University goes back in time to look at how salmon have been adapting to our changing climate, and why there’s hope for Skeena salmon.
Sima Festival: Wintering Together
Join us for SkeenaWild Film Fest ‘Best of the Fest’ Sima Edition and Eco-Explorer Workshop.
The 2023 SkeenaWild Annual Report Is Out Now
Over the last 12 months, SkeenaWild, our collaborators, and many of you in our communities have contributed to many accomplishments benefiting the Skeena Watershed and its salmon and steelhead. These include a reduction on the impacts of fisheries and an increase in Indigenous-led land use planning initiatives and habitat protection efforts. These proactive approaches not only protect critical habitats but also foster sustainable development and job opportunities for local communities.
And the winners of the 2023 SkeenaWild Film and Photo Festival are…
After two sold-out events in Terrace and multiple screenings in communities across Northwest B.C. – Kitimat, Smithers, Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, the festival is now online.
Screening attendees voted on their favourite films and photos, and subsequently, voting opened up to the general public for a week. Now, voting has closed, the votes have been counted and we can now reveal that the winners of each category are…