Skeena River

Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work

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星期五, 十二月 1, 2023

We are proud to help fund the work of these recipients in restoring and enhancing priority coastal and upstream aquatic areas.

Key Points: 
  • We are proud to help fund the work of these recipients in restoring and enhancing priority coastal and upstream aquatic areas.
  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan—the largest investment ever made to preserve Canada's coasts and waterways—the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Fund will help us continue to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems across British Columbia."
  • "British Columbia is home to vibrant marine ecosystems that sustain wild pacific salmon and a diversity of aquatic life.
  • Community building was started under the Coastal Restoration Fund in 2017, and the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund will continue to bring Indigenous groups, resource users, community organizations and other groups together to encourage local capacity to support aquatic habitat restoration, maintenance and revitalization.

Canadian National Railway Company fined $2.5 million for Fisheries Act offence

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星期四, 九月 16, 2021

On September 15, 2021, Canadian National Railway Company (CN Rail) pleaded guilty in Prince Rupert Provincial Court to a charge of violating subsection 36(3) of theFisheries Act in relation to the deposit of pesticides in or around waters frequented by fish.

Key Points: 
  • On September 15, 2021, Canadian National Railway Company (CN Rail) pleaded guilty in Prince Rupert Provincial Court to a charge of violating subsection 36(3) of theFisheries Act in relation to the deposit of pesticides in or around waters frequented by fish.
  • The company was fined $2.5 million, which will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.
  • Because the rail corridor runs along the Skeena River and over many tributaries and wetlands, officers conducted an inspection to verify compliance with the Fisheries Act.
  • On May 27, 2021, CN Rail pleaded guilty to one violation under the provincial Integrated Pest Management Act.