Proceedings 2021/021

Proceedings of the Pacific regional peer review on the Recovery Potential Assessment – Fraser River Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) – Eleven Designatable Units (Elements 1-11); December 10-12, 2019

Chairperson: Mike Bradford

Editors: Tanya Vivian and John Bylenga

Summary

These Proceedings summarize the relevant discussions and key conclusions that resulted from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Peer Review meeting on December 10-12, 2019 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre in Kamloops, B.C.

In 2018, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) assessed 11 DUs of Fraser River Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered. They are currently under consideration for addition to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). This first part of the Recovery Potential Assessment (RPA) considers RPA elements 1-11 and includes descriptions and status updates for the populations, an overview of the biology and habitat requirements, and an assessment of threats and factors limiting recovery. A working paper focusing on these elements was presented for peer review at the meeting.

The conclusions and advice resulting from this RPA will be provided in the form of a Science Advisory Report (SAR) providing advice to inform the SARA listing decision. If listed, the scientific advice in the working paper and SAR will be needed to fulfill the development of a recovery strategy and to support decision-making regarding permit allocations under SARA.

In-person and web-based participation included Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science and Fisheries and Aquatic Management Sectors staff; and external participants from the Cowichan Tribes, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Scw’exmx Tribal Council, Secwepemc Fisheries Commission, David Suzuki Foundation, Fraser River Aboriginal Fisheries Secretariat, Fraser Salmon Management Council, Island Marine Aquatic Working Group, Marine Conservation Caucus, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, Area F Salmon Troll, Sport Fishery Advisory Board, Triton Environmental, and the University of British Columbia.

This proceedings report summarizes the relevant discussions from the peer-review meeting and presents revisions to be made to the associated research documents. The Proceedings, Science Advisory Report, and supporting Research Document will be made publicly available on the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) website.

Proceedings 2021/021 (PDF, 722 KB)

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