The Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative, with funding from the Habitat Stewardship Program and Rio Tinto, has partnered with School District 91 and the communities of Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James to undertake in a public education and outreach project for the endangered Nechako white sturgeon. School children paint sturgeon and salmon images at storm drains around the communities. The fish images will help remind citizens that storm drains lead to fish habitat. Putting hazardous materials, or even soap from washing your car, down storm drains can negatively impact aquatic systems and fish populations including the endangered Nechako white sturgeon.

A selection of photos from the 2024 Juvenile Sturgeon Release Event. We also celebrated the 10th year of operation of the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre!