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Education & Experience Outreach Program

To foster a deeper connection between local communities and youth, FRSCS participates in outreach events, information sessions and community discussions to emphasize the importance of sturgeon conservation, and recognize that the future of sturgeon lies in the hands of today’s youth. FRSCS has developed an immersive, student program that brings the classroom to the Fraser River, giving youth the opportunity to encounter these remarkable fish in their natural habitat. Aligned with curriculum-based learning, the program offers a powerful lens into conservation, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship through an inclusive and fully accessible experience on the Fraser River.

Experience Program

Designed to increase outreach and awareness, the Experience Program introduces people to White Sturgeon and inspires people to help make a difference. Each Experience Day includes active participation in our data collection efforts for the Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Program, along with opportunities to learn more about the Fraser River and White Sturgeon from our FRSCS Accredited Guide Team.

Ghost Gear Removal Initiative

Lost or abandoned ghost gear remains in the river, continuing to intercept and kill sturgeon and other non-targeted species after a fishery is closed. We save countless sturgeon and other nontargeted species, including fish, other wildlife, and birds by removing the ghost gear from the Lower Fraser River.

Juvenile Sturgeon Population and Habitat Assessment Program

Our data is showing a troubling low levels of juvenile sturgeon numbers. Immediate support is needed to prioritize research on these young fish to identify the key factors affecting their survival and determine the necessary actions to reverse this trend. The survival of juvenile sturgeon is at risk, and we must act now to protect their future.

Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Program

Volunteer-driven, this world-class research and conservation program is the only one of its kind, dedicated to collecting data within a core assessment area that covers over 200 linear river kilometers of the lower Fraser River and its tributaries downstream of Hells Gate. The data collection efforts are unmatched, providing us independent, unbiased, peer-reviewed reporting on this incredible species and comprehensive insights such as the declining trends in abundance and growth rates as an area of ongoing concern.

Tagging Program

An operational initiative to ensure scanners, tags and slings are provided to the volunteers who collect sturgeon data, supplying the tools, technology, and field resources they need to safely and effectively contribute to our Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Program.

STURGEON CONSERVATION TAGGING DERBY
From July 1st 2025 to April 9th 2026
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Committed to the restoration and conservation of wild Fraser River White Sturgeon

Committed to the restoration and conservation of wild Fraser River White Sturgeon

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Founded in 1997 by Canada’s Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) is a not-for-profit environmental stewardship and research organization, committed to the recovery and protection of wild Fraser River White Sturgeon—an ancient species vital to the health of our aquatic ecosystems.

Through data-driven research, education, and collaborative stewardship initiatives, FRSCS advances science-based strategies to protect these iconic fish and ensure the long-term survival of the last truly wild population of White Sturgeon in the world!

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Science & Research

Through science-based research and annual reporting, FRSCS provides the most up-to-date insights into the health of the white sturgeon population. Our library of credible studies guides evidence-based decisions, informs policy, and supports conservation efforts.
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Education & Awareness

We inspire communities and youth through our immersive, curriculum-aligned learning experiences. With outreach events and hands-on programs, we foster understanding of sturgeon conservation and empower the next generation to protect these iconic fish.
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Collaboration & Partnerships

We accelerate sturgeon recovery by working with community and industry partners committed to conservation. These collaborations expand our impact, strengthen environmental awareness, and build shared responsibility for the future of the Fraser River ecosystem.
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FRSCS Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Program

The FRSCS provides peer-reviewed, annual reporting of the results of the Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Program to continually assess and monitor the abundance and health of the sturgeon population in the Fraser River.

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Canada’s Largest Citizen Science Effort for White Sturgeon

Spanning 24 years, 200 river kilometres, and nearly 200,000 sturgeon samples collected by trained volunteers, we have made great progress identifying and addressing issues that affect the recovery of White Sturgeon in the Fraser River watershed.

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The Future of White Sturgeon is in Our Hands

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Donate

Donations directly fuel our programs and initiatives to accelerate the pace of recovery and support the long-term survival of wild Fraser River White Sturgeon.

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Partner with FRSCS

By aligning with our mission, corporate and community partners provide essential resources, visibility, and long-term support that help drive conservation efforts forward.

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Sponsor an Event

Our fundraising events bring together communities, conservationists, and champions of the Fraser River. Sponsorship fuels the momentum of these events and the critical sturgeon recovery efforts they support …Sponsor an Event

News & Stories

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FRSCS to be Inducted into the FRDC Fraser River Hall of Fame

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Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society to be Inducted into the FRDC Fraser River Hall of Fame “A significant Fraser River organization will be honoured on June 11th, 2025”…

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