THE SKEENA
A globally significant watershed.
The Skeena salmon and steelhead habitat is under pressure. Understanding the impact of economic, recreational and industrial activity on this habitat will help us move forward.
Did you know?
The Skeena watershed is:
- Canada’s second largest salmon producing river;
- One of the world’s last, large, intact wild salmon ecosystems that is also inhabited by a significant human population;
- One of the most diverse wild salmon watersheds in the world.
- Skeena salmon and steelhead are a major economic driver in the region, generating more than $100 million annually into the local economy.
- The Skeena watershed is home to 60,000 people.
- People in the Skeena remain uniquely tied to salmon. Over 80 per cent of Skeena residents interact with wild salmon in any given year.
- The Skeena Watershed was the pilot for the implementation of the Wild Salmon Policy (WSP) developed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).
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Community Resources
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