What are the impacts of salmon farming on wild Pacific Salmon? Council Presentation

“What are the impacts of salmon farming on wild Pacific Salmon ?” Brian Riddell, Science Advisor Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council

Sand and Gravel Management and Fish-Habitat Protection in British Columbia Salmon and Steelhead Steams

Sand, gravel and other sediments within and adjacnt to spawning and rearing streambeds are fundamental to the productivity of salmon and steelhead stocks. The high levels of production formerly seen in many of British Columbia's chum, pink and…

Reality Stewardship Survival of the Fittest for Community Salmon Groups

Report commissioned by the PFRCC and the Vancouver Foundation. Given funding cuts from government he report recommends strategies to survive including a focus on activities that will appeal to private donors and foundations. Projects are suggested…

Annual Report 2008

This is the tenth anniversary of the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council.  This annual report summarizes the Council's work performed in 2008 as well as provides a retrospective on issues addressed in the past decade concerning…

Making Sense of the Debate about Hatchery Impacts: Interactions Between Enhanced and Wild Salmon on Canada’s Pacific Coast

Report commissioned by the PFRCC. This report set out the various positions that had been expressed by scientists and others, with a focus on potential harmful interactions between enhanced and wild salmon. It explores the opinions and arguments…

Pacific Salmon Treaty Canada and the United States: Review of the Coho and Chinook Salmon Sections of the Agreement Under the Pa

This report reviewed the "Agreement Under the Pacific Salmon Treaty" between Canada and the United States.

North American Salmon Stronghold Partnership: Harrison Basin Certification Application

In 2009, the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council published a report which recommended that Canada participate in the Salmon Stronghold Partnership in order to test the Salmon Strongholds approach in Canada, including the scientific…

Freshwater for Fish and People: Moving Towards “Living Water Smart”

Note: The report is accompanied by a plain-language brochure.   In British Columbia, and elsewhere, water managers are faced with the challenge of balancing competing demands for water. Limits in supply or high demand create situations…

Salmon Aquaculture Forum: Briefing Note to Ministers (The)

This report sets out the principles and criteria for the new Forum, and proposes the key elements that will be necessary to make it acceptable to all participants and effective in fostering public dialogue and understanding of the issues. It…

Climate Change and Salmon Stocks

A one day workshop, hosted by the PFRCC had a focus on: "What is the most alarming potential impact of climate change on salmon stocks?" and "What is the best strategy to adopt?

Annual Report 1999 2000

This Annual Report of the Council reviewed the state of salmon stocks and related habitat conditions.