Citation | Wright, MC, Saraga, R and DeVisser, M. 2010. Wild Salmon Policy - Strategy 2: Fish habitat status for the Somass-Sproat-Steamp-Ash watershed. Prepared for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. |
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Organization | DFO |
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Abstract/Description or Keywords | The Somass Watershed is of fundamental importance to the economy and ecological biodiversity of the west coast of Vancouver Island. The fish stocks produced by this watershed are a vital source of economic, recreational and spiritual wealth for the local native and non-native communities in the form of commercial, sport and native fisheries for both ceremonial and societal purposes. The Somass Watershed produces the majority of Sockeye on the west coast of Vancouver Island, but it also supports Chinook, Coho, Chum and (historically) Pink salmon, as well as Steelhead and Cutthroat trout (Stiff et al. 2001). |
Information Type | report |
Regional Watershed | Vancouver Island North |
Sub-watershed if known | Ash River, Somass River, Stamp River |
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Project status | complete |
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