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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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White Sturgeon Science and Research

Science and Research

Annual Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Program Summary

Each year, the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society publishes a flagship report that provides the most up-to-date insights into the health of the white sturgeon population. This essential document includes current population estimates, age class abundances, growth rates, habitat conditions, and forecasts of future trends. Widely relied upon by scientists, government agencies, Indigenous partners, and other stakeholders, the summary serves as a cornerstone for informed conservation planning and decision-making in the lower Fraser River.

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Library

This growing collection of reports plays a vital role in guiding evidence-based decisions, shaping conservation policy, and informing on-the-ground recovery efforts. Within the library, you’ll find a diverse range of credible, science-based publications, from peer reviewed research papers and technical field studies to collaborative reports authored by leading scientists, government agencies, Indigenous partners, academic institutions, and conservation organizations. Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, student, or passionate supporter of sturgeon conservation, this library offers the knowledge and insights needed to understand and protect this iconic species.