Carex with Nature Trust: Enhancing Salmon Ecosystems
In a collaborative effort to enrich vital habitat for salmon migration, Snuneymuxw First Nation has joined forces with Nature Trust in a Carex transplant initiative. Carex, a species of native sedge and an important feature in salmon habitat has declined in density due to heavy grazing by Canadian geese. The Carex transplant involves relocating these […]
Addressing Environmental Threats: The Challenge of Derelict Vessels
The Snuneymuxw Marine Division faces a significant challenge in dealing with derelict vessels—abandoned boats that pose environmental and navigational hazards. This complex issue demands a proactive approach to monitor, assess, and mitigate the potential consequences for the marine environment. Derelict vessels, subsequently abandoned on the Snuneymuxw First Nation’s land, present a multifaceted problem. These vessels […]
Advancing Marine Conservation: Collaborative Water Quality Monitoring with Oceans Networks Canada – CTD
In a pioneering partnership with Oceans Networks Canada, the Snuneymuxw First Nation has embarked on a critical initiative to monitor and understand marine water quality using state-of-the-art CTD scanner technology. This collaboration provides essential data on salinity, toxins, and oxygen levels and contributes to a collective understanding of the impacts of climate change on the […]
Enhancing Marine Conservation: The Role of Drone Surveys in Gathering Vital Data
Snuneymuxw First Nation fishery technicians have adopted drone surveys to collect crucial baseline data in 1-km sections of their traditional territory. This innovative method provides a comprehensive perspective and offers significant benefits for environmental monitoring and incident response. The drone survey involves technicians using drones for aerial mapping in discrete 1 km sections. This high-tech […]
Drone Survey
