Salmon-Safe BC

Gibby’s Field, a new park in East Vancouver’s Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood, was officially opened in September 2024. This 0.15-hectare green space, developed on the last remaining section of the historical Gibson’s Creek, features an accessible pathway, natural vegetation, and an engineered wetland designed to capture and clean 90% of annual rainfall. The park aims to enhance biodiversity and manage rainwater runoff, filtering out pollutants before the water returns to the ground. The project is supported by the City of Vancouver’s Capital Plan and the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund. Read more about the initiative below! 🌿⬇️

The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s “Salmon Spotting” initiative provides a guide on where and when to observe Pacific salmon returning to rivers and streams across British Columbia from summer to early winter. The guide highlights various species, including coho, chum, and pink salmon, and offers tips for responsible viewing, such as avoiding disturbing the fish and their nests. It also features family-friendly locations with marked trails and viewing areas, making it accessible for all ages to enjoy this natural spectacle! Read more below! ⬇️📰 https://buff.ly/4hrbt7S

As harvest time is coming to a close and winter is starting to feel like it’s around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all our Salmon-Safe growers! 🙌 This year, the cold snap in January greatly impacted grapes and stone fruit in the interior of BC, with extreme temperatures reducing yields and damaging plants. Despite navigating these challenges, our growers have continued to protect these landscapes for salmon, by: - Protecting and restoring streams and riparian areas -Managing their water use -Preventing erosion and controlling sediment -Managing pests and protecting water quality -Following Salmon-Safe animal management practices -Enhancing biodiversity at a landscape level Thank you for supporting and protecting BC salmon! 🐟 #salmonsafe #bcsalmon #pacificsalmon #salmonhealth

📰‘It’s path-breaking’: British Columbia’s blueprint for decolonisation, published by The Guardian outlines the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous communities. The plan includes several key initiatives: returning land to Indigenous peoples, recognizing and supporting Indigenous governance structures, and integrating Indigenous knowledge into environmental management practices. Additionally, the blueprint emphasizes the importance of education and public awareness to foster reconciliation and mutual respect. See the link below to learn more! ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4e1ErIz #news #environmentalmanagement #education #publicawareness

📰🌿 The 3rd Edition of the Green Bylaws Toolkit, published in 2021 by the Stewardship Centre for BC, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments and planners to protect and enhance natural environments and green infrastructure. This updated edition includes new case studies and topics relevant to local governments, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem connectivity and the restoration of ecologically valuable lands. Read more about this useful toolkit below! https://buff.ly/4eJAuJD #ecosystems #planners #environment #greeninfrastructure

🐟 The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s State of Salmon 2024 Report provides an evaluation of the status of all six species of Pacific salmon, including steelhead, in British Columbia and the Yukon. The report highlights significant declines in salmon populations, with over 70% of the assessed combinations of regions and species falling below their long-term averages. Despite these challenges, the report also identifies areas of resilience and opportunities for recovery, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated action to address climate change, habitat degradation, and other threats. Learn more about the report in the link below! ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3YqDKE3 #pacificsalmon #salmonsafe #britishcolumbiasalmon #salmonpopulation #stateofsalmon

Did you know Salmon-Safe counts towards LEED certification? 🌿 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally recognized green building certification system. Credits are used to determine the level of certification a project can achieve. If a site is Salmon-Safe certified, they can get a LEED Innovation credit. This approach can be applied to LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) projects, following v4 or v4.1 rating systems. For more information, get in touch with our team! Or see LEED Interpretation 5239 for more details! https://buff.ly/407TCN2 #salmonsafe #greenbuildings #getcertified #LEED #sustainability

🍇 Since 2019, Tantalus Vineyards has been a Salmon-Safe BC-certified site, implementing sustainability into its operations. The vineyard farms without herbicides and insecticides and strives to use organic-certified sprays. Their commitment to eco-friendly practices is also showcased through their wines. They have three varieties of wines, which are at least 97% Salmon-Safe certification: - 2021 Old Vines Riesling - 2023 Rosé - 2022 Chardonnay Salmon-Safe BC recognizes and rewards responsible, eco-friendly management practices that protect Pacific salmon habitats and enhance water quality. Find out more about Salmon-Safe products in the link below! ⬇️ #sustainability #bcwines #bcvineyards #organicfarming #winelovers https://tantalus.ca/

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Our FBC team had a great time last weekend at #Riverfest2024 💦 on the New West Quay! We enjoyed conversations about the Fraser as a Canadian Heritage River, floodplain mapping initiatives underway in BC, and our Salmon Safe BC eco-certification program to better protect salmon habitat. 🌿 Thanks to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Fraser River Discovery Centre and everyone who was part of this event. Learn more: Salmon-Safe: https://www.salmonsafe.ca/ | FloodWise: https://floodwise.ca/ | Fraser as a Heritage River: https://lnkd.in/g7HAf3Wx