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
CLOSURE: Food, Social and Ceremonial Fishery in the Skeena River and approach waters to protect the Skeena River Sockeye
KITSUMKALUM HELPS MONITORS CN DERAILMENT 50 MILES WEST OF TERRACE
For Immediate Release (June 17, 2019) Kitsumkalum BC ----A CNR derailment was reported yesterday evening located 50 miles west of Terrace near the old Kwinitsa rail station. There were three cargo trains that derailed including the head engine train which was full of...
Skeena River Two Day Tabletop Exercise & Drill
KALUM CONDUCTS PILOT PROJECT FOR EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE PLAN USING RIVER COLOURING TECHNIQUE
RESIDENTS NOTIFIED THAT NONTOXIC COLOURED WATER IN THE RIVER IS NOT A CAUSE FOR CONCERN For Immediate Release (June 17, 2019) Kitsumkalum BC ---- The Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Operations Department is conducting a Spill Response project that will require...
Category 2 Open Burn Prohibition in Effect in Northwest Fire Centre
Visit the BC Wildfire Service website to keep up to date: BC Wildfire Service
The Invisible Migration 5th Anniversary
The Invisible Migration 5th Anniversary Celebration - Thursday, May 16th, 2019 - Babine Fish Fence
Call for Artists – Skeena Salmon Art Show
Submit your art for Skeena Salmon Art Show happening in August!
Shellfish Notice
Health Warning: Illness associated with butter clams
Career Opportunities with Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Click HERE for the Government of Canada's website for a full job description and to apply online. Reference number: DFO19J-019892-000224 Selection process number: 19-DFO-WCCG-EA-CCG-258852a Fisheries and Oceans Canada Victoria (British Columbia) SO-MAO-02 - Fishing...
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