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The Sturgeon Chronicle

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.

Get Involved with Sturgeon Conservation

Get Involved

Our work is powered by people like you—through donors and sponsors, partners, and the dedication of volunteers and river stewards.

White Sturgeon are the canary in the coal mine for the Fraser River. As one of the oldest living species on Earth, they reflect the health of the entire watershed. When sturgeon are in trouble, it’s a warning sign: the river—and everything that depends on it—is at risk. From salmon to eagles to people, all life in the Fraser River relies on a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Protecting sturgeon means protecting the future of the river, and everything and everyone connected to it.

Discover Your Role in Sturgeon Conservation

The Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society is an independent, federally recognized charitable organization and registered BC Society that conducts rigorous, unbiased, science-based research to monitor and protect this majestic species. 

With support from provincial, federal, and aboriginal governments, plus non-government institutions, associations, and foundations, we’ve built one of the most effective monitoring and assessment programs in Canada. But there is still so much more to understand and protect.

Your involvement can help us expand into critical areas of the Fraser River, deepen our understanding of White Sturgeon behavior and habitat, and help inspire sustainable river management practices. Together, we can ensure that future generations will witness the awe-inspiring presence of this iconic species in the wild.

Get involved and donate to the FRSCS

Donate


Your gift helps protect and recover a species that has survived for over 150 million years. By donating, you are funding vital research, conservation efforts, and community outreach and education that safeguards White Sturgeon and the Fraser River ecosystem. Every dollar makes a difference.
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Partner


The Fraser River is a working river—home to vital industry alongside one of the world’s oldest fish species. By partnering with us, your organization demonstrates real environmental leadership, helping to protect White Sturgeon and promote sustainable stewardship of this shared, living watershed.
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Event Sponsorship


The annual Sturgeon Conservation Tagging Derby culminates in our most impactful fundraising event of the year – The Conservation Celebration! The Conservation Celebration brings together Tagging Derby participants, partners, and supporters for an inspiring evening of connection, recognition, and giving.
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Volunteer


In river systems like the Fraser River, citizen scientists help monitor sturgeon populations, water conditions, and ecological changes. There are currently over 60 volunteers from many sectors and communities mobilized on the Fraser River contributing critical data through our Tagging Program.
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The future of Fraser River White Sturgeon is in our hands.

Contact our team today to discuss and discover an opportunity that aligns with your philanthropic goals. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Your support can make a real difference for White Sturgeon.

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