FRASER RIVER STURGEON CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Founded in 1997, the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wild Fraser River White Sturgeon. Over the last decade, we have made great progress identifying and addressing issues that affect the recovery of White Sturgeon in the Fraser River watershed using critical data collected through our award-winning, volunteer-driven monitoring and assessment program. As an environmental stewardship and research organization, the FRSCS brings together a diverse community of stakeholders – leaders, all areas of government and First Nations, commercial and recreational fishing sectors, research and education – to work together and make a difference for Fraser River White Sturgeon. Priority areas include: mortality, habitat erosion, in-river fishery technology and recruitment of juvenile stocks. Inspired by Chair, Rick Hansen, we deploy our resources and talents towards conserving and protecting Fraser River White Sturgeon and their habitat. This is addressed through: the development and implementation of stewardship activities, education and public awareness initiatives; conducting research and communicating the results; and professionally addressing key issues facing sturgeon with appropriate actions.