The Fraser River
Fraser Facts
The Importance of the Fraser River. The Fraser River is the lifeblood of the province of British Columbia, stretching 1,368 kilometres from its headwaters in Mt. Robson Provincial Park to its mouth at the Gulf of Georgia. It plays a vital role in supporting massive salmon runs, a riverside wood products industry, agricultural harvest, immense shipping and transport facilities and a billion-dollar recreation trade. The Fraser is in serious danger of succumbing to the pressures that the 2.4 million British Columbians living in its Basin impose. We can no longer afford to have these effects go unnoticed (.. more)
Threats Facing the Fraser River
There are many threats to the biodiversity and productivity of the Fraser River, however before discussing the threats, it is essential that you understand the importance of the river and its estuary (.. more)
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