Gravel mining in Norrish Creek has caused serious, possibly unlawful damage to fish and habitat. With groundwater-fed creeks drying up and wetlands disappearing, we’re joining allies to demand immediate federal and provincial action to defend wild salmon and their habitat.
When Worth Creek ran dry in December 2024, thousands of salmon eggs were left exposed. Investigations point to gravel mining in nearby Norrish Creek as the cause. This cautionary tale highlights the hidden dangers of gravel extraction on groundwater-fed streams and the salmon that depend on them.
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Xá:y Syí:ts’emílep restoration project. at Gill Bar is working to conserve fish habitats, improve flood protection, preserve Nations rights to traditional harvesting.
A proposed gravel mining operation in the Vedder River that would have occurred during a major pink salmon run has been halted after public outcry.
Thanks to public pressure the province of B.C. has walked back their plans to mine gravel from the Vedder River in a pink salmon spawning year.
