The First Nations Leadership Council is calling upon the federal and provincial governments to immediately declare a state of emergency and prioritize resources for the Big Bar landslide on the Fraser River.
“The continuing impact of the Big Bar landslide on key Chinook, Steelhead, Coho and Sockeye salmon runs on the Fraser River remains an urgent matter,” said Lydia Hwitsum of the First Nations Summit.
The FNLC is also calling on the federal government to fund a working group which would include representatives from impacted First Nations. The group would monitor the efforts and develop contingency plans in response to this salmon fisheries crisis.
