Government of Canada addressing Fraser River Chinook decline
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: