NIMMSA Conservation Fund Project

Year awarded

2026

Fish Knowledge Integration Project

Awarded Organization:

Wei Wai Kum First Nation

Using eDNA sampling and traditional Ligwilda'xw knowledge, this project will assess salmon presence in Stafford Lake and eulachon presence in the Apple River system in Loughborough Inlet. Results will support the Nation's long-term vision for ecosystem restoration, sustainable resource management, and low-impact eco-tourism opportunities.

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