Canadian government has announced to make big investment for the improvement of federal salmon hatcheries in British Columbia. The Honourable Randy Kamp, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, informed that the government would release $8 million in funding, over the next two years, to modernize 33 facilities and hatcheries in the Salmonid Enhancement Program in British Columbia.
It is told that the funding is part of a $250 million commitment in Canada’s Economic Action Plan designed to accelerate investment, over the next two years, to modernize federal facilities across the country. Kamp also said that this funding will enhance the efficient operations of these facilities. Kamp also opined that special program has designed for some important improvements to salmon hatcheries and spawning channels will be addressed throughout BC and the program will provide much needed economic stimulus as well.
The $8 million for the Salmonid Enhancement Program includes $5.4 million for 19 salmon hatcheries and spawning channels to refurbish their water supply and delivery systems, a critical component for hatchery operations. Twenty-six SEP facilities will receive a total of $2.6 million to repair and upgrade buildings.
