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September 22, 2023 Noteworthy Projects

Building Long-term Collaboration for Sustainable Resource Management: Kemano Oolichan Monitoring Program

Project Overview: The Kemano Oolichan Monitoring Program is an ongoing initiative led by Rio Tinto in collaboration with the Haisla Nation and Ecofish Research Ltd. The program focuses on effectively managing the Oolichan population through monitoring the spawning, productivity, and harvest of Oolichan, a culturally significant food fish for the Haisla community. By combining Indigenous […]

September 21, 2023 Noteworthy Projects Research and Development

Fostering Biodiversity through Sustainable Forest Management and Salmon Conservation

In recent years declining Pacific salmon populations have raised significant concerns among First Nations and communities on the BC Coast. These declines are believed to be influenced by various factors, including the historical and ongoing effects of forestry activities. Beginning in 2015, Ecofish worked with the Kwiakah First Nation to understand potential effects of forestry […]

August 24, 2023 Ecofish in the Community

Ecofish’s Will Twardek Featured in Yukon North of Ordinary Magazine

Ecofish’s Will Twardek was recently featured in the Fall edition of the Yukon North of Ordinary magazine to answer the burning question – how do salmon return to their stream of origin? Will holds a Ph.D. in biology focused on salmon migration through the upper Yukon River. Having published over 40 peer-reviewed articles with authors […]

July 12, 2023 Inside Ecofish

We Are Pleased to Welcome Casey Doucet to the Team!

We are pleased to welcome Casey Doucet to the Ecofish team! As an Aquatic Scientist, Casey conducts environmental research primarily focused on anthropogenic influences on aquatic ecosystems. Casey’s expertise includes analyzing complex water quality datasets that require extensive data manipulation, refinement, statistical analyses, and visualization. Casey also brings satellite imagery classification in ArcGIS Pro, watershed […]

June 29, 2023 Inside Ecofish

Clean Energy Student Scholarship Awarded to Christina Zhang!

“As a young person in British Columbia, I find clean energy development to be crucial… we boast that we have the potential of being one of the most environmentally responsible regions in the world… Until we have reached the net-zero target, I will continue advocating for an equitable implementation of sustainability.” Congratulations to Christina Zhang […]

June 15, 2023 Ecofish in the Community Industry Updates

Ecofish Sponsors and Attends Generate 2023!

Generate 2023 was electrifying! Ecofish believes that the innovations we need to drive change through the energy transition require the combined support of the clean energy industry and it’s partners. At Generate, we had the opportunity to meet with First Nations, government, and industry professionals to discuss proposed clean energy solutions and to learn about […]

May 11, 2023 Inside Ecofish

We are pleased to welcome Hillary Hornung to the Ecofish team!

We are pleased to welcome Hillary Hornung to the Ecofish team! Hillary brings over 8 years of experience in the environmental sector, primarily focused on environmental compliance and regulatory affairs and overseeing diverse teams as project manager. As a project manager, Hilary has overseen environmental assessments, and environmental compliance and monitoring for large BC projects. Her keen […]

May 4, 2023 Ecofish in the Community

Join Ecofish for This Year’s Cumby Race!

Ecofish is thrilled to be a part of this year’s Cumby Race! On May 6th, our team will be participating alongside other members of the community to raise funds to support the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) in their mission to purchase, protect, and care for the Cumberland Forest. In 2019, the CCFS asked Ecofish […]

April 28, 2023 Inside Ecofish

Apply Now for Ecofish’s Clean Energy Student Scholarship!

Calling all clean energy superstars! Are you an aspiring student passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions? Apply for our 2023 Clean Energy Student Scholarship today and help us build a more sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/gJs__9iY Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) #CleanEnergy #Renewables #STEM #StudentsinScience #EnvironmentalScholarship

April 22, 2023 Ecofish in the Community Industry Updates

At Ecofish, Every Day is Earth Day

Today, we celebrate the beauty and wonder of our planet, while also acknowledging the challenges facing our environment. From conservation and restoration to promoting renewable energy, our team is working hard to make a positive impact. We are proud to be a part of the global movement towards a more sustainable future. Let’s work together […]