National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The return of a mother humpback whale and calf to B.C. waters should be cause for celebration, says Saturna Island resident Susie Washington-Smyth, but instead it’s causing dismay and concern for a coastal citizen science group.
Continue reading Citizen science whale observers worry humpbacks being harassed
By Chadd Cawson, The Columbia Valley Pioneer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
In a recent article by the Pioneer, one looked at the history of the Columbia River Treaty and its implications. 2024 will mark the 60-year point since the U.S. prepaid Canada $64 million to ensure flood control operations would be provided. This Treaty remains in place until one party gives a 10-year termination notice, however, its guidelines have been evolving more recently.
Continue reading The Columbia River Treaty today(Click here to access other presentations taken from the Committee.)
Some of Canada’s top scientists are being asked to testify before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, While it is not clear exactly why this is happening, the common theme running through their presentations is the need for DFO to be more based in scientific evidences and less focused on the needs of industry.
In the third of a series of broadcasts gleaned from these reports, Dr Andrew Bateman from the Pacific Salmon Foundation talks about pitfalls in DFO’s current approach and an existing model that could replace it.
Continue reading Pitfalls of DFO’s current approach and what could replace itEditors note: Cortes Currents was notified that this event has been put on hold due to an illness. They plan to reschedule it in the near future.
The Hereditary Chiefs of the Laichkwiltach, We Wai Kai and K’omok First Nations will be taking a protest flotilla to the Raza Island fish farm on Saturday, May 14,2022.
“We three Hereditary Chiefs have jurisdiction and have the right to stewardship over the waters and lands of the Laichwiltach Nation, unceded waters and lands of the Discovery Islands,” wrote Hereditary Chief George Quocksister Jr of the Laichkwiltach First Nation on his facebook page.
Continue reading Hereditary Chiefs flotilla protesting Raza Island fish farm(Click here to access other presentations taken from the Committee.)
In the second of a series of posts gleaned from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, Dr John Reynolds proposes that DFO adopt a prime directive “where management objectives are expressly prohibited from influencing science.”
Continue reading DFO needs to adopt a science based management model, scientist says
