Tag: Sustainable Fisheries Management
Citizen Letter to an MP — Uphold the North Coast Oil Tanker Moratorium
The North Coast of British Columbia is one of the most ecologically rich, culturally significant, and irreplaceable coastlines in Canada. Our salmon rivers, wildlife, forests, and communities rely on clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a stable, resilient marine environment. I’m writing today because a major political development could put all of that at risk.
SkeenaWild warns DFO cuts threaten salmon and communities that depend on them
The federal budget announced yesterday includes $500 million in cuts to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) over four years. That’s five times deeper than the $100 million in cuts over three years Stephen Harper proposed as part of his 2013 budget.
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…
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…
B.C. NGOs head to Seattle for final step in their objection to the certification of southeast Alaska salmon fisheries
B.C. NGOs head to Seattle for final step in their objection to the certification of southeast Alaska salmon fisheries Alaska’s fisheries should not be accredited with Marine Stewardship Council’s sustainability…
The Future Is Selective
The Future Is Selective This summer, B.C. salmon fishing has offered a glimpse into a sustainable future. In the Skeena, fisheries have opened with strong returns for species like pink,…
Defend Skeena Steelhead From Alaska’s Nets
Unsustainable net fisheries are the largest source of mortality for steelhead bound for the Skeena River – especially when those fish are released dead.
Greg Taylor: 2024 Season Outlook
Greg Taylor: 2024 Season Outlook Greg Taylor: 2024 Season Outlook By: Greg Taylor I’d like to start this update on the 2024 salmon fishing season with a shout out to…
Ocean Wise pulls sustainability recommendation for southeast Alaska salmon
Watershed Watch Salmon Society, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are very pleased that Vancouver-based eco-label Ocean Wise has removed salmon harvested in southeast Alaska from its list of recommended sustainable seafood products.