News Release: Aquaculture Reports Show High Level of Compliance

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
Press Release
January 8, 2008

The Province released its 2006 Compliance and Enforcement and Fish Health Reports today. Both indicate that B.C.’s aquaculture industry is committed to upholding a high level of environmental standards and is serious about co-existing with wild salmon stocks, announced Agriculture and Lands Minister Pat Bell.

“The annual reports are part of the government's commitment to closely monitor aquaculture operations in an open, transparent manner and to ensure a safe and sustainable industry,” said Bell. “The aquaculture industry has created tremendous opportunities for B.C.’s coastal communities and those economic opportunities need to continue to be in balance with the protection of wild salmon stocks.”

Read the full press release and and get links to the reports