North Coast Salmon Update – September 6th 2022

North Coast Salmon Update

On June 29th, 2021, under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced significant commercial salmon closures for the 2021 season. These closures were implemented on an interim basis in 2021 with a commitment to review fisheries for potential longer term closures for 2022. Decisions on fisheries identified for longer-term closures or additional mitigation requirements are provided in Appendix 10 of the IFMP.
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Greg Taylor 2024 Salmon Fishery Recap: Part One

In this detailed recap, Fisheries Advisor Greg Taylor reflects on the 2024 salmon fishing season, highlighting improvements in salmon returns, long-term trends, and the challenges facing fisheries today. From shifts in commercial and recreational catches to the impact of global markets and First Nations economic fisheries, this article provides valuable insights into what shaped the season and what it means for the future of salmon in B.C. Stay tuned for Part Two, where Greg dives deeper into area-specific trends and expectations for 2025.

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2024: What We Achieved Together​

Over the last 12 months, SkeenaWild, our collaborators, and many of you in our communities have contributed to several accomplishments benefiting the Skeena Watershed and its salmon and steelhead.

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Legal challenge filed against decision allowing KSM mine to proceed

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 (EAO) decision that the proposed Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell (KSM) mine is “substantially started.”

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