Conservation Efforts

Many fish populations native to BC's freshwater systems are in serious decline due to habitat degradation, over-harvesting, the introduction of non-native species and reduced ocean productivity.   Recovery initiatives are now underway for some of these populations of species to prevent extinction in the short-term and rebuild populations over the longer term.  

Here are some Conservation Programs that we are currently involved in with our partners.  

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Invaders make Bad Neighbours

Fisheries and fish stocks are suffering in BC because of aquative invasive species such as yellow perch, small mouth bass, large mouth bass, pike and pumpkinseed fish.  These have been illegally stocked into BC's lakes.

More information on this program coming soon!

White Sturgeon Programs

Photo by David Gluns, UCWSRI

White sturgeon is BC's largest freshwater fish species and is found in four major river systems including the Fraser, Nechako, Columbia and Kootenay rivers.   Their number is are in serious decline, read more.