Slhawt’ / Herring Survey Update March 23rd

Slhawt’ / Herring Survey Update March 23rd

Read below to hear an update on the ongoing 2022 slhawt’ / herring surveys in Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound! “Hello everyone, Before I share an update I would like to recognize all the survey volunteers and logistics staff that have been helping make this work a...
Hoping for Herring

Hoping for Herring

As winter slowly gives way to warmer days, there is new movement in the water. From February to April, Pacific herring (Squamish name: Slhawt’, Latin name: Clupea pallasii) return from the open ocean to Howe Sound/Átl’ka7tsem to spawn. Slhawt’ lay...