Left to right from HSWS: Anne Woosnam, Robbin Whachell, Kim Mayes and Matthew Watts.
Several members of the Hoy/Scott Watershed Society attended the Salmonid Enhancement Program Community Workshop held from May 19 – 22 in Port Hardy, BC.
The weekend was full of education, entertainment, and camaraderie, all shared with a community of heartfelt volunteers who are stewards for salmon in BC. The Tri-Cities and Burnaby were very well-represented.
The event opened with a traditional welcome by Kwakiutl First Nation. There was a myriad of educational sessions and field trips or tours throughout the weekend. One was a day trip to Alert Bay and the U'Mista Centre to learn about the area's First Nation history and the significance of the Potlatch. There was also a forestry tour, Joey's Museum tour, coast guard tour, beach seine tour, local hatchery tour, and a bird-watching tour.
Hoy/Scott Watershed Society would like to thank the Port Hardy hosts for their planning and delivery of an excellent workshop.
The Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) “aims to rebuild vulnerable salmon stocks, provide harvest opportunities, work with Indigenous and coastal communities in economic development, and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations.”
Rodney Lee, a long time volunteer member of HSWS was representing the Kwikwetlem First Nation where he works.
