'Namgis Land-Based Recirculating Salmon Aquaculture Pilot Project

The 'Namgis Land-Based Recirculating Salmon Aquaculture Pilot Project is a pilot plant facility aimed at demonstrating the technological and commercial viability of producing salmon in a land- based, closed containment, recirculating aquaculture facility. 

The Project is currently at the stage of completing the Front End Engineering and Design for the pilot facility. This is the first of the four Project phases and has been made possible through the support provided by the Province of British Columbia through the Aquaculture Innovation Fund; by Fisheries and Oceans Canada through the Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program; the Pacific Salmon Foundation; Tides Canada; the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Enterprising Non-Profits and the SOS Marine Conservation Foundation.

Further information about the Project is available at the link below.  

There’s good news, there’s bad news and we need your help - September 2010

The good news is that this year’s Fraser River sockeye run is astounding. Some 30 million fish are returning, bringing richness to the economy, ecology and culture of British Columbia. With such a phenomenal salmon return comes great hope but it is flawed to believe that all is well with the management of wild salmon.  

The bad news is, it is a critical time to be vigilant and involved since the Pacific Aquaculture Regulations that have now been drafted are a cause for great concern. They fall far short of providing the necessary transparency and accountability required to protect B.C.'s wild salmon. In addition, they do not address the lack of public confidence in salmon aquaculture regulation in B.C. 

Your input is very much needed. 

Please click below for information on the success of this year's Fraser River Sockeye run; background on the draft Pacific Aquaculture Regulations and, what you can do.