Departments and programs
Fish & Wildlife
Our approach allows us to develop unique resource management and enhancement practices that support the needs of your business, our community, and the environment.
Our mission is to develop economic and environmental health within Kitsumkalum.
We invest in our community by providing professional training opportunities and engaging future generations.
Our department has trained 20 technicians developed summer student programs and sponsor field trips.
We continue to establish working and educational relationships between Ocrans Network Canada, the Vancouver Aquarium, our schools, technicians, and professionals.
Our Services – Combining traditional knowledge with western science
Environmental Monitoring
Pursue your environmental assessment certificate.
We make getting certified easy. Have an idea for a project? Our professional biologists and technicians will work to define, plan, and execute your terrestrial, marine, or LNG related projects. Just sit back and watch it happen.
Drone Surveys
Cost-effective surveying and mapping.
Survey, map, video and photograph territory without draining your resources. Easily monitor wildlife or track escapement. Finally, an effective way to collect data on a budget.
Fisheries Research
Determine potential impact on fish habitat.
Discover your project’s potential and cumulative impact. Work with us to define beach health, assess fish stock, conduct creel surveys, enhance salmonid, or simply restore and enhance fish habitat.
Commercial & Community Food Fishing
Develop your own sustainable fishery.
Increase food security, job opportunities, and economic options with food fishing. We’re the experts in identifying new and underused fish species, as well as quota fishing and negotiations. Let us facilitate the issuing of permits and licenses. No stress, just fish.
Archeological Surveys
Identify archeological sites and establish Title & Rights.
Ensure the preservation of archeological sites while advancing your project. Establish traditional land use and occupation. We can identify culturally modified trees (CMTs), participate in archeological digs, and identify new sites.
Wildlife Population Surveys
Minimize impact on wildlife habitat & migrations.
Reduce your project’s risk of habitat fractionation. We will conduct wildlife counts, collect data, ensure sustainable harvest, identify trends, and restore land and habitat. Together we’ll ensure that both your project and our wildlife thrive.
WORK WITH US ON ECOLOGICAL & ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT FISH, WILDLIFE & THE ENVIRONMENT
Predicting Change
Climate Change Research
To better predict and assess the impacts of climate change, we continually study, track and compare trends in the landscape and productivity of the Kitsumkalum watershed. We do so by referencing historical databases and conducting research in hydrology, biodiversity, fish studies, meteorology, glacier studies, water quality, and stream and lake productivity.
Classifying a Species
The Oolichan Project
Research initiatives aim to determine the health of the oolichan population, currently considered a species of concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Our objective is to understand the use of oolichan estuaries and the oceanic component of the species’ lifecycle. We track and identify the impacts of climate change by comparing scientific findings with our traditional knowledge through stock assessments, creel surveys, and the identification of spawning and rearing habitats.
Protecting Ecosystems
Sensitivity Coastal Zone Mapping
With plans to export millions of barrels of oil, Northern Canada’s wildlife and marine habitats are at risk. We protect sensitive habitats with the development of emergency spill response plans. Through beach surveys, video and photo mapping, we identify and classify sensitive ecosystems and plan for potential impacts on local and commercial marine traffic.
Our Friends & Project Partners
Kitsumkalum partners with the Kitselas and Haisla nations to create a tri-nation company that focuses on the restoration and reclamation of ecosystems impacted by the many industrial projects in Northern British Columbia.
News/Updates
BEWARE OF BEAR ON GILA GUAW
by KKCommunications | Apr 8, 2022 | Community Notice, Community, News Feed, News, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife
A bear has been spotted on GILA GUAW this afternoon - Friday, April 8th. If you are smoking oolichans please be mindful that the bears are now coming out of hibernation and looking for food. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Please also keep your organics...
Free Online Bear Safety Course
by KKCommunications | Apr 5, 2022 | News, Training Opportunities, Fish & Wildlife, Community, News Feed, Online
WildSafe BC offers a free 30 minute online Bear Safety course: www.wildsafebc.thinkific.com
BEWARE OF GRIZZLY – APRIL 5th
by KKCommunications | Apr 5, 2022 | News, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Community, News Feed
A large grizzly was seen this morning - Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 - on WEST KALUM ROAD. Please be aware of your surroundings in the community. Report any wildlife sightings to RAPP 1-877-952-7277 and Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Enforcement 250-635-5000
2022 Skeena River Eulachon FSC Harvest & Monitoring
by KKCommunications | Jan 27, 2022 | Band Membership, Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife, Community, News
The Kitsumkalum Band would like to request that all band members participating in the Skeena River Eulachon FSC Fishery, acquire harvest designation permits from the Fish & Wildlife Department. Permits will be required for the entire Eulachon FSC Fishery Permits...
Report Bear Sightings to RAPP
by KKCommunications | Oct 18, 2021 | News, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Community, News Feed
Report all Kitsumkalum community bear sightings to the “Report All Poachers and Polluters Conservation Officer 24-Hr Hotline” at 1-877-952-7277 The conservation office will then have a record of all bear sightings reported for this area. The reported information can...
Black Bear Activity, Sightings and Proper Waste Disposal
by KKCommunications | Sep 8, 2021 | Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Garbage - Recycling - Organics - Waste Disposal, Community
v3-BlackBear-Notice-SEPT2021-FWDownload
2004 Chevrolet Silent Auction – Kitsumkalum Members
by KKCommunications | Aug 23, 2021 | Fish & Wildlife, Opportunity, News Feed
116R6-04-For-Sale-aug1921Download
Lower Skeena River Creel Survey
by KKCommunications | Jun 22, 2021 | Fish & Wildlife
Lower Skeena River Creel Survey https://kitsumkalum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Handout-2021-v2-possibly-no-biosampling.pdf
Black Bear Safety from WildSafeBC
by KKCommunications | Apr 8, 2021 | Fish & Wildlife
https://kitsumkalum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Blackbear-02-28-2018-min.pdf “With spring quickly approaching and bears waking up- they are looking for an easy meal. Please ensure all attractants including garbage/recycling/bird feeders etc. are contained in an...
FREE Environmental Monitoring Technician Training – Apply TODAY
by KKB | Mar 2, 2021 | News, Community, Jobs & Opportunities, News Feed, Education, Training Opportunities, Band Membership, Capacity Development, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Opportunity
Environmental Monitoring Technician (EMT) Interested in an exciting career in the environment and restoration field ? The Natural Resources Training Group (NRTG) and BC Oil & Gas Commission (BCOGC) are pleased to announce a leading-edge Environmental Monitoring...
Contact Info
Fish & Wildlife Operations Manager
| 250-635-5000 ext. 105
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer
| 250-635-5000 ext. 104
Fisheries Coordinator
| 250-635-5000 ext. 101
GIS Technician
| 250-635-5000 ext.123
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor
Fisheries Admin Assistant
| 250-635-5000 ext.110
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor