Submission 0224-WTA_360622

Submitter: Wilderness Tourism Association

Community: Cumberland

Date Submitted: September 24, 2023

Summary:
(The attached document was provided to the commission at the Campbell River public forum as part of the submission by Evan Loveless on behalf of the Wilderness Tourism Association.)

Independent, published science indicates that sea lice and viruses from open net-cage fish farming have a significant impact on B.C.’s salmon stocks. DFO’s efforts to promote the aquaculture industry appear to be in direct conflict with its mandate to protect wild fisheries. Closed containment is the only permanent solution to mitigate the impacts on Fraser River sockeye, and needs to be embraced by all stakeholders.

Submission:
This submission was presented at the Campbell River public forum on August 25, 2023