By Mandy Vocke

Government of Canada addressing Fraser River Chinook decline

Apr 16, 2019 | 5:08 PM

NORTHERN B.C.— The Government of Canada says it’s taking urgent and concrete actions to ensure at-risk Chinook salmon are protected for future generations.

Recent assessments by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada for Chinook salmon from the Fraser River system have found Chinook are in danger of disappearing from Canada.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announced today (April 16) it will engage with First Nations, the Province of B.C. and stakeholders over the next several weeks to explore establishing a process to address a broad range of issues impacting Chinook stocks.

The issues include:

• conservation issues, including land and water use issues
• fish habitat issues
• the role of hatcheries to support rebuilding and the potential for marked fisheries and
• how seals and sea lions may be affecting Chinook salmon

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Fisheries management measures for 2019 aim to support the recovery of at-risk Fraser River Chinook populations and protect the jobs and communities dependant on Chinook survival. The measures were developed following consultation with Indigenous communities, recreational and commercial fishing organizations and environmental organizations. It’s one component of a larger strategy intended to place at risk Pacific salmon populations on a path towards sustainability.