Casey Richardson’s Castanet article highlights ONA’s ongoing salmon restoration efforts and features insights from Ryan Benson, a fisheries biologist with ONA. Benson notes that while this year’s sockeye salmon run is only a fraction of last year’s record numbers, the continued progress remains a reason to celebrate.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE: Lower numbers for sockeye salmon return in South Okanagan still progress after decades of work – Castanet.net
While this year’s sc’win (sockeye) return numbers were lower, the progress reflects decades of dedication, leadership, and collaboration through the kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ (cause to come back) initiative. Every return is a reminder of the strength of Syilx values, and the importance of continuing this sacred work.