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Salmon are the icon of a vibrant culture and economy in BC, and their migration is one of the marvels of the natural world. Should wild Pacific salmon be an official symbol of British Columbia?
Wild Pacific salmon are a cornerstone of our environmental, cultural and economic strength in British Columbia. The Pacific Salmon Foundation, Fraser Basin Council and Living Rivers - Georgia Basin / Vancouver Island are inviting people from across British Columbia to express their views on a proposal to designate wild Pacific salmon as an official provincial symbol. They will receive and post comments until September 30 and will relay all submissions to the Province of BC. Click here to join the conversation. Posted by Megan Moser on 08/11/10
Water & Habitat
Destruction of habitat and water is one of the major threats to salmon. Ranchers help their peers steward the streamsRanchers help others in the agricultural community to improve their riparian land.
 To help the fish, cows are sometimes kept out of the streams. Posted by Megan Moser on 05/04/10
Governance
Collaborative governance that focuses on watersheds, salmon and other resources will enable decisions and policy to support healthy ecosystems. What is the Pacific Salmon Commission?As the implementation body for the Pacific Salmon Treaty, the Pacific Salmon Commission’s goals are conservation, management and optimum production of Pacific Salmon.
 Posted by Megan Moser on 03/27/09
Engagement
The more citizens understand how our well being is vitally connected to salmon and watersheds, the more motivated they are to be active stewards and agents of behaviour change. Should wild Pacific salmon be an official symbol of British Columbia?
Wild Pacific salmon are a cornerstone of our environmental, cultural and economic strength in British Columbia. The Pacific Salmon Foundation, Fraser Basin Council and Living Rivers - Georgia Basin / Vancouver Island are inviting people from across British Columbia to express their views on a proposal to designate wild Pacific salmon as an official provincial symbol. They will receive and post comments until September 30 and will relay all submissions to the Province of BC. Click here to join the conversation. Posted by Megan Moser on 08/11/10
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