Learning the Ropes: Fraser Connectivity Project
Eric PerlettĀ learning the ropes of theĀ Fraser Connectivity Project!
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(De)construction complete
We have completed (de)construction of three breaches of the Steveston Jetty. The Steveston Jetty is an 8 km long rock jetty which controls the position of the main arm of the Fraser River as it enters the estuary for the benefit of shipping. However, this restricts the movement of juvenile salmon. This project will greatly…
Raincoast science team samples at their west breach of the Steveston jetty
The Raincoast team spends another day sampling at our west breach of the Steveston jetty. Here we have our fyke net strung across…
The Fraser Connectivity Project team enjoyed some cloudy weather for once today
The Fraser Connectivity Project team enjoyed some cloudy weather for once today while purse seining on the sandflats of the Fraser estuary. We don’t catch a lot of fish in these areas compared to the eelgrass and marsh which provide much better habitat for juvenile salmon, but it is still an important part of our…
New report released on risk to Lower Fraser river salmon from Trans Mountain
This week we released a new report that details the risk posed to salmon in the Lower Fraser River from a Trans Mountain pipeline…
Learning more about the important role of salt marsh and eelgrass habitats…
bcHad a great time learning more about the important role of salt marsh and eelgrass habitats in carbon sequestration and sharing our research with a great bunch of learners today at the #cityofvancouver blue carbon forum! Thanks for the invite! @adanyluk @cityofvancouver #conservation @raincoastconservation #marsh #saltmarsh #eelgrass #salmon
Fraser River drift card drop
Raincoast Conservation researchers near Port Mann on Fraser River…