Watershed Watch Salmon Society
The Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada, supports more salmon runs than any other river in the world, and most of British Columbia's people live in the Fraser Basin, causing a fierce competition for water and habitat.
The majority of the Fraser's wild salmon runs are in trouble due to freshwater habitat destruction, excessive water extraction, overfishing, climate change, and impacts from salmon hatcheries and salmon farms. This data visualization allows visitors to explore the many salmon sub-populations that exist in this area, their health status and threats, and where there are gaps in our knowledge.
Visitors can also explore seven key watersheds to review 100 years of data about water flow, water temperature, usage rights, and precipitation; and see how excessive water extraction is leading to water shortages and salmon habitat destruction.