British Columbia's salmon migration threatened by drought, urging public to avoid dry streams and manage water usage.

British Columbia's salmon migration is under threat due to years of drought, reduced snowpack, and rainfall, causing low water levels and hindering salmon reaching their spawning grounds. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is concerned about the situation worsening and is urging the public to avoid entering dry streams, manage water usage, and not move stranded fish without permission. Researchers are working on mitigating the effects of drought on salmon runs, including habitat restoration projects and assessing the impacts of wildfires on salmon populations.

August 17, 2024
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