FRASER BASIN COUNCIL (FBC)

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit society that brings people together to advance sustainability in the Fraser Basin and across British Columbia. Established in 1997, FBC is a collaboration of four orders of government (federal, provincial, local and First Nations), along with those from the private sector and civil society... The Fraser Basin is one of the world's most productive salmon river systems, supporting seven salmon species (Chinook, Sockeye, Coho, Chum, Pink, Steelhead and Cutthroat Trout) and many other species of fish, including sturgeon. The Fraser Basin supports a great diversity of wildlife. It is one of BC's most productive waterfowl breeding and overwintering areas, and a crucial staging area on the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds. The mouth of the River, in particular, is recognized as a globally significant estuary... The Fraser Basin Council, a BC non-profit organization established in 1997, provides staff services to the Shuswap..

Also known as: Fraser Basin, Fraser Basin Council

Primary location: Vancouver