About
- The Seymour Salmonid Society is a registered not-for-profit charity
- We have operated the Seymour River Hatchery and Education Centre for over 37 years
- Our goal is to enhance Seymour River wild salmonid populations, restore and enhance aquatic habitat within the watershed, and educate the public about the importance of the river and surrounding watershed as a resource for wildlife and drinking water
- We operate an education program called Gently Down the Seymour (GDS) to over 2,000 Grade 3-6 students annually for over 27 years at our Education Centre
- We offer volunteer and outreach opportunities for the local community
- We offer work experience for high school, college and university level students
- Our conservation activities in the watershed are with the support of our over 800 registered volunteers and a prominent level of wider community involvement
- We have considerable stewardship experience in delivering conservation focused habitat restoration projects, environmental monitoring, along with public awareness and education programs
Our Impact
- To enhance Seymour River salmon and educate the public about the importance of the river as a resource for drinking water, wildlife and the forest
- We are open to the public seven days a week and staff are available to provide informal tours and/or answer questions
- We operate an education program for elementary school children
- We offer work experience for high school, college and university level students
- We undertake restoration and conservation activities in the watershed to sustain and improve natural aquatic habitat
- We provide volunteer opportunities to the local community – and this community support is a cornerstone of our operations
- We attend community events to improve environmental awareness/education for the public