British Columbia's Fraser River Sturgeon: Canaries in a Coal Mine
Fishermen are sounding an environmental alarm with a rash of reports siting Fraser and Harrison River sturgeon stocks inflicted with mysterious black spots. November 2001

Don't Kill it Just Because it is Ugly!
When you encounter an ugly creature at the end of your line, try not to hate it but to appreciate it. This would only make your fishing day more pleasant and rewarding. January 2002

Fishing Line... Love it, Hate it!
A walk along the bank of Vedder Canal near Keith Wilson Bridge, it is not a rarity to see miles of fishing line partially buried in the sediment. December 2002

Groundwater Contamination, an Invisible Killer
Did you know that 2/3 of the freshwater on this planet comes from groundwater? Nitrate contamination via groundwater can be a major threat to our salmon. January 2002

Planting Riparians
On June 22nd I had the opportunity to participate in an activity that should be done more often by all of us. June 2002

Stabilizing the Slide may Improve Aquatic Life!
Stabilizing a clay slide may prevent erosion an siltation in a river system, which is very beneficial to aquatic life. May 2003

Steelhead Hatchery Program, a Success Story!
The Chilliwack/Vedder River has one of the best steelhead opportunities anywhere, thanks to the dedicated staff from Chilliwack River Hatchery. April 2003

Steelhead Smolt Release at Seymour Salmonid Hatchery
It was a cloudy, cool morning in mid April, volunteers crowded the Seymour Salmonid Hatchery for the grandest event that they had all been waiting for at 9:00am. May 2001