BC’s Harrison River designated first Canadian “Salmon Stronghold” through North American partnership

On February 12, 2010, the PFRCC announced that the Harrison River has officially been identified as the first Salmon Stronghold in Canada by the North American Salmon Stronghold Partnership.

 

• View the news release here. 
 


 

• View the ad announcing the designation here. 
 


 

The PFRCC also released its scientific study proving that the Harrison River meets the criteria for a Salmon Stronghold. View the study here.

 

 

About the Harrison River 

The Harrison Stronghold area is located less than 100 km from the city ofVancouver, yet is the only area in BC to host all five species of salmon andsteelhead trout. The salmon habitat in the Harrison Basin is an example of a crucial salmon system that faces industrial and urbanization pressures. 

 

 

To learn more about The PFRCC's work with Salmon Strongholds:

 

• Read the news release from  the news conference in June 2009 announcing the pilot project to name the  Harrison River as Canada's first Salmon Stronghold

 

• Read the PFRCC report titled Applying the Salmon Strongholds Concept in Canada

 

• Watch the video from Global TV's coverage of the June 2009 announcement.

 

• Read descriptions of Salmon Strongholds

 

• Read a backgrounder on Salmon Strongholds

 

• Watch a video prepared by the Aquarium on the June 2009 announcement

 

For more information on the North American Salmon Strongholds Partnership, coordinated by the Portland, Oregon-based Wild Salmon Center, visit their website.