New Westminster, BC – The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society (FRDCS) will induct the Fraser River

Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) in its Fraser River Hall of Fame on June 11th, 2025. The Hall of Fame Gala

will take place at the Aria Convention Centre in Surrey.

Since its founding in 1997 by Rick Hansen, the FRSCS has been dedicated to the conservation and restoration of

wild Fraser River white sturgeon. As an environmental stewardship and research organization, the FRSCS brings

together a diverse community of stakeholders – leaders, all areas of government and First Nations, commercial and

recreational fishing sectors, research and education – to work together and make a difference for Fraser River white

sturgeon.

“This is a profound honour for the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS). Our induction into the

Hall of Fame recognizes the visionary leadership of our founder Rick Hansen and celebrates the diverse and

dedicated community that has come together since 1997 to protect and restore one of the Fraser River’s most

remarkable species,” said FRSCS Executive Director Sarah Schreier. “The white sturgeon is more than just a

threatened species —it is a symbol of the river’s vitality. Its conservation is a shared responsibility that requires

collective action, grounded in science and research and sustained by community. This honour reflects the power of

collaboration, and we hope it inspires future generations to carry this important work forward.”

In 1991, the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society established the Fraser River Hall of Fame to recognize and

honour individuals or organizations that have made significant and noteworthy contributions to the health and

sustainability of the Fraser River, its culture, people, industry, and environment. Past inductees have included

Musqueam leader Wendy Grant (1996), founding FRDC patron Lucille Johnstone (2000), founder and chair of both BC

Rivers Day and World Rivers Day, Mark Angelo (2014), the City of New Westminster (2017), environmental

advocate Fin Donnelly, MLA (2021) and Dr. Brian Riddell, former CEO and President of the Pacific Salmon

Foundation (2018).

Tickets are on sale now and the silent auction will begin on May 27. More information can be found at

https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/halloffame/. All proceeds from the gala support the operations and programming at

the Fraser River Discovery Centre. The FRDCS is a non-profit organization committed to sharing the

environmental, cultural, and economic significance of the Fraser River with learners of all ages through exhibits,

programs, and special events.

This year’s Fraser River Hall of Fame Gala is sponsored by Parkland Corporation, DP World, and the Pacific

Salmon Foundation. Organizations interested in sponsoring the event can contact the Fraser River Discovery

Centre Society.

For further information contact:

Fraser River Discovery Centre

Karen Lee

Executive Director

klee@fraserriverdiscovery.org

T: 604 521 8401 ex 104