Vancouver Island Salmon in Trouble | Vancouver News

Vancouver Island’s salmon are in trouble as rivers on the east and south sides run dangerously low, threatening spawning runs and exposing fish to predators. Caused by a lack of snow and summer rain, rivers like the Koksilah are critically low—so low that water-use restrictions for farms were nearly imposed. Recent rain has eased pressure for now, but forecasts point to a warmer, drier fall and winter, risking another bleak season. While some populations are rebounding, others like chum salmon are still struggling. The fragile balance of these ecosystems is under serious threat, and without more rain, the outlook for salmon—and the rivers they call home—is grim. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/12c1439708c250f4