{"id":1318,"date":"2019-11-16T07:53:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T12:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/?page_id=1318"},"modified":"2020-05-07T12:26:38","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T16:26:38","slug":"salmon-restoration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/projects\/salmon-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Large-scale, Multi-Nation BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bcsalmon_table\">\n<div id=\"firstrow\" class=\"s_tr\">\n<div class=\"s_td\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1443\" src=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-header.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-header.png 605w, https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-header-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<h1>BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Project<\/h1>\n<p><a class=\"orange\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF_Proposed-Projects_Overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2022 Description of projects for workshops (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"orange\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BCSRIF_Salmon-Restoration-Inhibitors-and-Assisters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2022 Salmon Restoration Inhibitors and Assisters illustration (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"orange\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Institute-FNFC_BCSRIF-Workshop_Ja.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2022 Workshop presentation (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The National Indigenous Fisheries Institute and the First Nations Fisheries Council of BC partnered to engage Indigenous organizations and communities in large-scale, multi-Nation initiatives that may be funded through the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF). These initiatives are intended to support increased Indigenous involvement in science partnerships, innovation and infrastructure investments that improve productivity, sustainability, and safety across the fisheries and aquaculture sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Eight proposed projects are described below. The full concept paper for each is hyperlinked below the description. During workshops with Indigenous groups and First Nations, these papers were revised to inform the development of expressions of interest which will be sent to BCSRIF when it issues the next call for proposals.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_tr\">\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">1. Standardizing salmonid and ecological monitoring and data collection tools and training<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Standardizing Monitoring and Data Collection Tools and Training (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Standardizing-Monitoring-and-Data-Collection.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Standardizing Monitoring and Data Collection (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inventory existing tools used by AAROMS and BC First Nations to monitor and\/or collect data on fish stocks, fisheries, habitat and water quality, flow damage\/obstruction, land changes and vulnerabilities to riparian zones and habitats<\/li>\n<li>Establish best tools for these activities and those who need them<\/li>\n<li>Bring together AAROMs, First Nations and gov\u2019t partners to agree upon: 1) standardized tools for monitoring and data collection, 2) training required, 3) data-sharing protocol<\/li>\n<li>Identify opportunities for AAROMs and First Nations to o\ufb00er monitoring and data collection services to governments under contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">2. GIS mapping of riparian areas using UAVs and LiDAR technology to inform risk vulnerability capacity and planning for sensitive waterways<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF-Concept-2_GIS-Mapping-of-BC-Riparian-Areas-to-In.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GIS Mapping of BC Riparian Areas to Inform Risk Vulnerability (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_GIS-Mapping-to-Inform-Risk.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: GIS Mapping to Inform Risk (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support AAROMs to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two to four pilots (to start) with AAROMs gathering baseline data and subsequent data to compare landscape shifts<\/li>\n<li>Interpreted GIS data would then be used to develop community-based watershed maps (that would inform long-term risk vulnerability mitigation\/response planning processes)\n<ul>\n<li>Interpreted data to be shared on an online platform<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative decision-making to establish online platform and coordination lead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Partnership with University of Victoria\u2019s Map Shop Collaborative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_tr\">\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">3. Aquaculture water quality, science and monitoring<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF-Concept-3_Involving-More-First-Nations-in-Aquacu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Involving more First Nations in Aquaculture Water Quality, Science and Monitoring (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Aquaculture-Water-Quality-and-Monitoring.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Aquaculture Water Quality and Monitoring (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support more BC First Nations to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor marine aquaculture facility water quality, wastewater disposal, and impacts to the health of the surrounding environment<\/li>\n<li>Undertake scientific research and use Indigenous knowledge to inform decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Advance capacity and economic development opportunities for First Nations to be more involved in technical and industry aquaculture activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">4. AAROM involvement in the Pacific Salmon-Ecosystem Climate Consortium<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Responding to the Impacts of Climate Change through Science Partnerships (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Climate-Change-Partnerships.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Climate Change Partnerships (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support AAROMs to become partners in the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium and the scientific work undertaken by it<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AAROMs review their past studies\/research partnerships on climate impacts on salmon and habitat to prepare for a one- or two-day session involving DFO and other scientists<\/li>\n<li>Final report from session would outline a work plan for AAROM\/member community monitors identified in concept #1 to collect data to inform broad salmon rebuilding\/habitat restoration<\/li>\n<li>Phase two would support AAROM\/member community monitors to implement the work plan and other watershed partnership research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_tr\">\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">5. Estuary habitat management planning for First Nations Fisheries<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Estuary Habitat Management Planning for First Nations Fisheries (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Estuary-Habitat-Management-Planning.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Estuary Habitat Management Planning (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support AAROMs and BC First Nations to develop estuary habitat management plans to help communities articulate their fisheries priorities at marine spatial planning technical and decision-making tables<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working with AAROMs and First Nations to assess current estuary habitat management planning (and plans, if they exist) and to update\/develop plans<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging First Nations best practises and filling the gaps as marine spatial planning activities accelerate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">6. Dealing with salmonid habitat impacts by other industries<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF-Concept-5_Dealing-with-Salmon-Habitat-Impacts-by.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dealing with Salmon Habitat Impacts by Other Industries (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Salmon-Habitat-Impacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Salmon Habitat Impacts (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support AAROMs and BC First Nations to build capacity to be more involved in habitat remediation economic opportunities, including through procurement<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capacity building to enable increased First Nations participation in other habitat remediation programs (i.e., those set up to remove dams or culverts or to deal with the impacts of mining, forestry or agriculture)<\/li>\n<li>Support for mentoring and business development<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging First Nations best practises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_tr\">\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">7. First Nations natural disaster response network<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BCSRIF6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Developing and Maintaining a BC First Nations Disaster Response Network for Salmonids and Habitat (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Natural-Disaster-Response-Network.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Natural Disaster Response Network (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept:<\/strong> BCSRIF funds would support the development and maintenance of a BC First Nations Natural Disaster Response Network<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BC-wide First Nations contact list for federal, provincial and municipal governments to more easily (and quickly) collaborate during natural disasters and environmental events<\/li>\n<li>Based on lessons learned during Big Bar landslide event (and other past events)<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity for small amounts of funding to make a di\ufb00erence each year to communities<\/li>\n<li>Good employment opportunity for First Nations student (intern)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"s_td\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #a6a451; font-weight: bold;\">8. Salmonid rebuilding strategy<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"salmonPDFLinks\" href=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Graphic-Recording_Salmonid-Rebuilding-Strategy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graphic Recording: Advancing a Salmonid Rebuilding Strategy (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Opportunity for AAROMs and BC First Nations to share their ideas building from <em>Made-in-BC Wild Salmon Strategy<\/em> and <em>Wild Salmon Policy<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1440\" src=\"http:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-footer-1024x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-footer-1024x172.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-footer-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-footer-768x129.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/salmon-footer.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Project \u2022 Description of projects for workshops (PDF) \u2022 Salmon Restoration Inhibitors and Assisters illustration (PDF) \u2022 Workshop presentation (PDF) The National Indigenous Fisheries Institute and the First Nations Fisheries Council of BC partnered to engage Indigenous organizations and communities in large-scale, multi-Nation initiatives that may be funded through the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":1280,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/no-title.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1318","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1318"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1549,"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1318\/revisions\/1549"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indigenousfisheries.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}