ADAM OLSEN -- The crashing salmon stocks are having a deep impact on coastal communities economically and socially
The first ever Wild Salmon Day was held on the B.C. Legislature grounds yesterday. The event is a collaborative effort between the province and the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) to continue the work of raising the awareness of British Columbians about the critical importance of wild salmon to our province. Premier John Horgan and Minister of Agriculture Honourable Lana Popham announced a $5 million-dollar contribution to the powerful work of the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Supporting PSF was a top priority in the BC Green Party budget submission to the provincial government for the 2019 budget and I believe this is an important investment. Leveraging government contributions It's a particularly significant announcement. The Pacific Salmon Foundation is well-known for their work on conservation, science and habitat protection. Habitat protection and restoration are critically urgent investments that will ensure wild salmon have a home in Brit...