Habitat use and predation on juvenile Chinook Salmon in the Canadian Okanagan River and Lake system
PSSI Project Summary
Division: Stock Assessment and Research (StAR)
Section: Fraser and Interior Area Salmon Stock Assessment
Organization: DFO
Session(s): Freshwater Stressors
Presentation Date(s): December 02, 2025
Speakers: Tommy Pontbriand
Abstract:
Okanagan Chinook are endangered due to habitat destruction and over-fishing. Juvenile Chinook habitat use and risk from predators has not been well studied and may be key factors regarding climate change, invasive species, and restoration efforts. This population study hires graduate students to research juvenile Okanagan Chinook and track survival through tagging.