Media advisory - Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Government of British Columbia to hold technical briefing regarding Fraser River Canyon Rock Slide

VANCOUVER, June 28, 2019  /CNW/ - Officials from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of British Columbia provide details regarding the significant rock slide that occurred upstream of a narrow portion of the Fraser River near Big Bar, BC creating a 5m waterfall. The obstruction raises concerns about whether salmon migrating upstream can reach their spawning grounds. The federal and provincial governments are working together with local First nations, communities and stakeholders to coordinate efforts and determine next steps.

Date:	Friday, June 28, 2019
Time:	3:00 pm (Pacific)
Call in information:	Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US):      1-866-206-0153
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SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region

Pacific Region Media Relations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 604-666-1746, [email protected]

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