Tuesday 13 June 2017

Stream to Sea Restored so it is a go for Salmon Trip 2017--Time to get applications in!

Hello All

Some of you may know that the Stream to Sea program was cut by the Minister of Fisheries a few weeks ago.  This is the program that allows 35 000 students in BC to raise salmon in their classrooms and release them to rivers.  In our area, Scout Island Nature Centre provides this service to 14-16 classrooms each year.  In addition, it is the basis of the high school Salmon Trip each September.  The good news is that last Wednesday I was told by Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) that the Stream to Sea Program will continue for at least one more year.  This reversal was because there was a strong and loud protest from people around the province asking the government to reinstate the funding.  But it is only for one year, so we must continue to let people in power (Prime Minister, Minister of Fisheries) that we want long term funding for the program.

Now that we know that the program will continue in the fall, we can start planning the Salmon Trip.  It will take place September 18-20.  If you are a grade 10 -12 student in September 2017 you can apply to take part.  Check out the connector on the Scout Island website to Salmon Trip 2015 to see how the trip works.  If you are interested in taking part email me shemphill at xplornet.com and I will send you the application form or check with one of your science teachers for the application form


I have attached the application form in the next blog.

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