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There are many ways to share our time and be involved in protecting salmon as a community. Inspire others. Share your story.

People Banding Together

British Columbians love their salmon, and many communities already have robust action plans (volunteer and otherwise) for protecting them and enhancing their habitat. From simply watching and revering salmon when they return to a river near you to getting down and dirty as a streamkeeper in the mud and water, there are lots of ways to get involved.

A little boy releases a fry into freshwater.
Photo: Dixie Cutler

Get Your Feet Wet! Become a Streamkeeper

Take an active role in the health of your local watershed—take the plunge and become a streamkeeper! The Streamkeepers Program helps citizens protect and preserve freshwater habitats. Community stewardship is essential for the long-term protection of the environment of our communities.

Training takes place over a two-day period.

To get involved, call The Pacific Streamkeepers Federation at 604-986-5059, or email , or call your nearest Community Advisor at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Learn How You Can Start a Dogs 4 Salmon in Your Community

Dog owners can help be the eyes and ears of the creek, and prevent their dogs from harming salmon. More ...

Photo credit: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Host a Storm Drain Marking Party

The yellow fish are there to remind us that storm drains on our roadways empty directly into local streams. We need to keep harmful things out of the storm drains. Storm Drain Marking is a conservation and education project developed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

For information on storm drain marking in your neighbourhood, contact your local Community Advisor or Education Coordinator. You can also e-mail Joanne Day, Information Coordinator, at , or phone (604) 666-6614.

Get Out and See Salmon Spawning in the Rivers and Streams in Your Community!

Read about the Think Salmon team’s trip to Adam’s River for the “Salute to the Sockeye” festival.

See DFO’s publication on Where and When to See Salmon—A listing of all the major hatcheries in BC and the best viewing times to see the salmon return.

Report Habitat Violations in Your Community

BC’s Environment Minister Barry Penner encourages the public to report all poachers and polluters by calling 1-877-952-RAPP (7277), #RAPP (7277) on the TELUS Mobility Network or by visiting the RAPP website.

Observe, Record, and Report: 1-800-465-4336
In Greater Vancouver:  (604) 666-3500

DFO Operators are standing by 24 hours, 7 days a week
Observe, Record, and Report fish habitat, environment, wildlife, and fisheries violations in British Columbia and the Yukon. To help DFO respond, please:

1. Describe the incident
   -date, time, and location
   -nature and amount of substance spilled
   -nature and extent of habitat damage
   
2. Describe the offender
   -persons witnessed at the scene
   -vehicle description and license plate
   -boat description and name
   
3. Tell DFO how to contact you
   -Name
   -Address
   -Telephone number