Topic: Discovery Islands salmon farms to be phased out of existence over next 18 months (Read 1806 times)

cabro · « **on:** December 17, 2020, 04:43:26 PM »

"The controversial open-net salmon farms in the Discovery Islands near Campbell River, B.C., will be phased out over the next 18 months.

In making the announcement, Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan said all 19 farms have to be free of fish by June 30, 2022, when their renewed 18-month licences expire, and that no new fish can be brought in.

Jordan said the decision was difficult but reflects the consultations she had with seven First Nations: the Homalco, Klahoose, K'ómoks, Kwaikah, Tla'amin, We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum.

"We heard overwhelmingly from First Nations in the area that they do not want these fish farms there," she said. "They feel that they should have a say in their territorial waters, and I absolutely agree with them.""

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/salmon-farms-discovery-islands-closing-1.5845502

Author Topic: Discovery Islands salmon farms to be phased out of existence over next 18 months (Read 1806 times)

cabro

Discovery Islands salmon farms to be phased out of existence over next 18 months