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 |
