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May 22, 2009
Project
Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) Facilities - Base Building Repairs&Upgrades
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sep-pmvs/index-eng.htm
Department
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Location
26 SEP facilities along the Fraser River and other rivers, British Columbia
Name and function of Laboratory/ Facility
The Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) supports the Fisheries Renewal and International Governance priorities of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It contributes 10-20% of the total First Nations, recreational and commercial harvest of salmon in the Pacific Region. As well, SEP applies annual coded-wire tags in Pacific region which, in addition to stock assessment, provide information on Canadian salmon production for Canada-U.S. Pacific Salmon Treaty negotiations. In addition, SEP facilities are used to assist in strategic enhancement of wild stocks that are at critically low levels of abundance, thereby contributing to conservation.
Funding amount
$1,492,400 in 2009-2010 and $1,107,200 in 2010-2011
Project description
This project consists of repairs, upgrades or other maintenance work of base building components to help ensure the continued operation of these facilities. It will address operational requirements such as exterior building envelope repairs, replacement of roofs, replacement of back-up power systems, incubation and laboratory refurbishments, upgrade of electrical systems, installation of guard rails, replacement of heating systems, replacement of the emergency communication system, and repairs of fish raceways and gates.BG-PR-09-004E
