Vedder River gravel mining update
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.
Vedder River gravel mining cancelled!
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.
Calling All Heart of the Fraser Valley Property Owners
Do you own land in the Heart of the Fraser or know someone who does? Would you be interested in selling your land for long-term conservation?
Fraser Valley First Nations and farmers gather to find common ground
A meeting was held last month at the Shxwá:y Village and was organized by the Lower Fraser Floodplain Coalition. The coalition is a group of organizations advocating for flood solutions that work with nature, to improve water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as calling for a more regional approach towards flood management, so no community gets left behind.
Environmental whack-a-mole in the Heart of the Fraser
We continue to play whack-a-mole with threats to the floodplain habitat in the Heart of the Fraser. Learn how you can help protect this vital region.
Lina Azeez: An update on Strawberry Island in Heart of the Fraser
After learning about salmon habitat destruction on Strawberry Island in the Heart of the Fraser our supporters helped stop the unpermitted activity.
More salmon habitat in the Fraser floodplain under severe threat
Salmon habitat at Strawberry Island, in the floodplain of the lower Fraser River, is in imminent danger.
The Tyee: The Deadly Gauntlet Fraser Salmon Must Travel to Come Home
To threats from fishing, pollution, warming water and more, add [...]
The Narwhal: The battle to protect the heart of the Fraser River
Considered one of the most productive channels in the world, [...]
Abbotsford News: Threats to the Fraser River at a ‘new zenith,’ says river conservationist
The ‘Heart of the Fraser’ should be deemed ecologically significant [...]