MPA Network: Where We’re At and What’s Next
Central Coast Nations continue to work toward implementing a Marine Protected Areas network. Here’s a summary of next steps!
Central Coast Nations continue to work toward implementing a Marine Protected Areas network. Here’s a summary of next steps!
A year into the process, Central Coast Nations assess whether management efforts are working to improve crab abundance and food fishery access.
Central Coast Nations launch two new salmon programs to improve catch monitoring and advance restoration in priority watersheds.
Central Coast Nations are working on a feasibility assessment of a possible National Marine Conservation Area Reserve for the Central Coast.
Reciprocity, respect, balance, interconnectedness and intergenerational knowledge: these are principles at the heart of our Nations’ cultures.
The planning process to establish a Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network in Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xai’xais, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv Nations’ territories has been ongoing for 17 years, since 2006. There have been dozens of Nation Stewardship and Marine Use Committee Meetings, and substantial input from each Nation’s leadership, key community knowledge holders, elders, science and marine…
Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation declare a new Marine Protected Area in Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) a culturally and ecologically rich area.
Last month, CCIRA representatives were invited to share insights on the effectiveness of the scientific approach within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
New BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund investment will enhance First Nations-led catch monitoring on the Central Coast.
Our 2020/2021 report highlights the ongoing efforts of Central Coast Nations to move from vision to concrete action.