Pacific Salmon Foundation Economic Dimensions Report

[sammyslabber]

Pacific Salmon Foundation Economic Dimensions of British Columbia’s Pacific Salmon Resource Final Report:

An in depth report on sports fishing and the economic benefits attributed to it.

http://ethink.ca/Melissa/ECONOMIC D...LMON FINAL REPORT Counterpoint 2014 06 27.pdf

 

[searun]

Thanks for posting this. People should really take a read to get the facts on the value of the recreational fishery. Then start having informed discussions with your local politicians to press home the business case for them to look at ways to build the fishery.

Far too many coastal communities are completely oblivious to the economic activity generated be our fishery. They take us for granted and in fact even take steps to create rules that impact our ability to grow the infrastructure that supports increasing economic activity and investment. Far too many people in these coastal communities who don't clearly see the link between a recreational angler and other activity in their local economy like groceries, gas, lodging, restaurants, lodges, guides etc. Not to mention all the tackle, boats and outboards that support spin off businesses.

What is really needed is an economic forum aimed at helping these coastal communities step outside their current myopic thinking to see the economic potential happening right under their noses! Far too many of these communities instead start thinking of ways they can make it harder for the recreational fishery. Good examples of that narrow thinking is not investing in local boat launches, moorage and discouraging non-local fishers from accessing this infrastructure by creating "local only" business rules.

Classic case of cutting your nose off to spite yourself.

Much more broad economic thinking is necessary to help create the right climate to help further enhance the recreational fishery.

 

[Cuba Libre]

Hey Pat-- did I miss the comparison between the salmon net pen industry and recreational fishing???? Or did the report not cover it??

 

[OldBlackDog]

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Pacific Salmon Foundation

Economic Action Plan 2015 proposes to provide $2.0 million in 2015–16 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation to support the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project.

The Pacific Salmon Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, which has been operating since 1987 through the dedication of researchers and volunteers, to restore and enhance Pacific salmon habitats for long-term sustainability for both recreational and commercial Pacific salmon fisheries.

Economic Action Plan 2013 provided the Pacific Salmon Foundation with 100 per cent of the revenues collected through the Salmon Conservation Stamp to carry out salmon conservation activities. The Foundation also leverages support from a number of private sector partners.

Building on the Government’s past investment, Economic Action Plan 2015 proposes to provide $2.0 million in 2015–16 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation to investigate the factors affecting the survival of juvenile salmon and steelhead in the Salish Sea in British Columbia. The research into the Salish Sea’s marine environment, including algae, hatcheries, salmon migration and marine mammal impact on salmon, will employ the most up-to-date research techniques and will draw on the expertise of academics and volunteers committed to this project.

AND....

Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program

Economic Action Plan 2015 proposes to provide $10 million per year for three years, starting in 2016–17, to the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Program to support the conservation of recreational fisheries across the country.

Canada’s recreational fisheries, which are popular with local communities and international visitors, benefit from community-driven conservation projects across the country.

The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, established in 2013 to support projects aimed at improving the conservation of recreational fisheries habitat, brings volunteers together to collectively achieve conservation objectives.

Now in its third year, this program has provided funding in support of 285 projects. For every contribution dollar provided by the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, $2.27 has been provided by other sources.

Economic Action Plan 2015 proposes to provide an additional $10 million per year for three years, starting in 2016–17, to extend the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, to support additional conservation projects.

There is also a lot of incentives in the budget for aquaculture disguised as incentives for 'farmers'.
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[searun]

Hey Pat-- did I miss the comparison between the salmon net pen industry and recreational fishing???? Or did the report not cover it??

Now that is FUNNY! Good one. Can't wait to see that debate unfold on here....pop corn is popping, and the beer is chilling.