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Unpacking the fish farm decision

Dan June 29, 2022

Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray announced what could be the beginning of the end for open-net pen salmon farming in British Columbia.

Herring in salmon farms killed by Hydrolicer

Dan June 21, 2022

In early March this year, herring spawned near Tofino. I was sitting at home looking out the window,

Wild salmon flotilla—Do not renew in ’22!

Dan May 18, 2022

Sometimes in politics you have to demonstrate your people power, to show the government that there is public

Sea lions trapped!

Dan May 16, 2022

You know your story has really taken off when media starts calling—from Poland! Two dozen sea lions trapped

Salmon farms are herring farms

Dan March 15, 2022

A week ago last Saturday I was at home drinking coffee with Bonny, when the ocean out front

Fish Farms: Yes or No DFO?

Dan February 16, 2022

by Dan Lewis with Alexandra Morton Every fall for the past quarter century, I’ve eagerly anticipated the return

Part 2: War in the woods

Dan January 18, 2022

(Read Part 1 here) In 1992 in Tofino we decided to switch to a Gandhian style of peaceful

The war in the woods

Dan January 18, 2022

Mist rising off the lake, jagged silhouettes of remnant ancient cedars piercing the skyline as the sun clears

Stop Cermaq’s Clayoquot Expansion

Dan December 13, 2021

Wild salmon populations are close to collapse in British Columbia. With all the debate about salmon farming, you’d

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The long goodbye

September 28, 2024

In 2019, the federal Liberals promised to transition from open-net pen aquaculture by 2025. Public mandate letters to successive Ministers reiterated that commitment. Then Covid

Ban on open-net pen salmon farms by July 1st, 2029 announced!

Predatory delay

June 29, 2024

The federal government banned open-net pen salmon farms by July 1st, 2029. Immediate regulatory change is needed!

Sea lice treatments killing wild herring

April 4, 2024

Since 2021, Cermaq killed over a million wild herring while ridding their farmed Atlantic salmon of sea lice.

Salmon Secrets Screenings

April 3, 2024

Salmon Secrets Screening Events – Watch our new documentary.

Roadshow Reflections

March 20, 2024

Fish Farm Medicine Revival Roadshow activating salmon people across Vancouver Island!

Grow out and get out

March 3, 2024

So, is the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) removing fish farms from BC waters by 2025 (ie this year)? Or are they planning to

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