Collecting DNA samples from Chinook & Coho throughout Area 28 & 29

Submission to Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) Scientists for analysis

Annual reviews with DFO Scientists to discuss area results and trends

Provides critical data necessary to support science based retention & conservation opportunities for recreational fishers

Annual meetings with Vancouver Port Authority to support continued recreational fishery access to the Capilano river mouth area

Continued interaction with the Port Authority to address safety concerns between commercial & recreational vessel traffic

Highlighting the importance of the Capilano mouth public fishery to recreational sport fishers

Ensuring our membership continues to operate in a safe manner following the expectations of the Port Authority & commuicating this to the recreational community

Initiative launched to determine survivability rates between smolts released in-river verses those released from an ocean based DFO net pen

50% of hatchery smolts released in Capilano & 50% are maintained in, & ultimately released from, the ocean based net pen

VSFGA members volunteer time with DFO & Capilano Hatchery staff to feed net pen smolts twice per day while collecting water temperature & salinity data

Using coded wire tags from returning mature Chinook & Coho, survival rates are calculated

Annual results & trends are reviewed with VSFGA membership

Representing the Vancouver recreational sport fishery during glass sponge reef discussions

Promoting collaborative decisions that recognize the importance of public fishery opportunities within Howe Sound

Supporting & encouraging coexistence between sponge reef protection and a thriving recreational fishery