Semá:th Temporary Fish Weir – Notice of temporary installment of non-permanent foundation structures for temporary fish weir project for 2024.

2024 marks the second year of the four-year project, following the pilot fish weir run in 2023. The goal of the project is to assess the feasibility of safe and effective fish capture, handling, release, and by-pass through behavioral assessments. The weir will be operated as a live-capture and release facility for all stocks of concern, where fish survival and wellbeing are of paramount importance. In addition, the pilot weir will be used to assess installation efficiency, structure stability, operational flexibility, and guidance effectiveness for harvest of target species. Supporting activities will be implemented to provide environmental monitoring of the impacts the structure has on migrating stocks in the Sumas-Chilliwack River.

Please read the attached notice for details about this initiative.