ABEGWEIT

The Abegweit Biodiversity Enhancement Hatchery was created to fill a gap when a previous hatchery stopped producing fish for stocking rivers. Its primary goal is to enhance the Island's recreational fishery, which draws in tourists and contributes more than $7 million to the Island economy... Vision Our Vision is to enhance the river systems on Prince Edward Island through community partnerships, education, innovation and cultural awareness to maintain environmental … Read More... Launched in 2012, the Abegweit Biodiversity Enhancement Hatchery raises indigenous fish species to restock Island rivers. This important work stems from a critical element of Mi'kmaq culture - the obligation to give back to the environment. The hatchery also plays an educational role to ensure that the younger generations are aware of the importance of the Island fishery and the role each of us can play in preserving it.

Primary location: Pei Canada