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On the spot news! · 20th May 2010
Klahoose Fisheries
On a clear and warm Monday morning Klahoose Fisheries officer, Kenny Hanuse was getting ready to release the fish he has been keeping safe all winter long.
“It’s been a rewarding experience helping our wild Salmon Stocks”, said Kenny.
Kenny was joined with fellow team member’s and aquaculture specialists, Scott Remple and Delia Becker. Also assisting with the move is Fisheries and Oceans Canada Community Advisor, Barry Peters and assistant Kelly Aitken. They supplied some of the necessary equipment needed for the delicate operation as part of their Salmon Enhancement program.
The first portion of the day was spent with the primary class from the local Linnaea School. They were releasing the fish that they have been taking care of in their own hatchery program. Klahoose Elder Norman Harry was in attendance to talk about the day and Kenny Hanuse sang a traditional song for the students. The fish were released at the creek near Larson’s Meadow which runs into Hansen Creek and eventually into the Gorge water way.
In the afternoon the crew was busy counting and transferring the young Coho stocks from the Klahoose hatchery on Whaletown road to local creeks on Cortes Island. The first stop was Basil Creek, in Squirrel Cove, where a portion of the stocks were distributed up and down the creek by the crew.
The Klahoose Hatchery program has been in operation for many years. Fisheries Officer Kenny Hanuse is the steward for the hatchery program and has been working diligently as part of his regular duties.
For more information contact: Ken Hanuse 250.935.6536 ext. 222
“It’s been a rewarding experience helping our wild Salmon Stocks”, said Kenny.
Kenny was joined with fellow team member’s and aquaculture specialists, Scott Remple and Delia Becker. Also assisting with the move is Fisheries and Oceans Canada Community Advisor, Barry Peters and assistant Kelly Aitken. They supplied some of the necessary equipment needed for the delicate operation as part of their Salmon Enhancement program.
The first portion of the day was spent with the primary class from the local Linnaea School. They were releasing the fish that they have been taking care of in their own hatchery program. Klahoose Elder Norman Harry was in attendance to talk about the day and Kenny Hanuse sang a traditional song for the students. The fish were released at the creek near Larson’s Meadow which runs into Hansen Creek and eventually into the Gorge water way.
In the afternoon the crew was busy counting and transferring the young Coho stocks from the Klahoose hatchery on Whaletown road to local creeks on Cortes Island. The first stop was Basil Creek, in Squirrel Cove, where a portion of the stocks were distributed up and down the creek by the crew.
The Klahoose Hatchery program has been in operation for many years. Fisheries Officer Kenny Hanuse is the steward for the hatchery program and has been working diligently as part of his regular duties.
For more information contact: Ken Hanuse 250.935.6536 ext. 222
Fisheries and Oceans Community Advisor, Barry Peters
The day was fun.
Kelly release the Coho into Basil Creek.
Klahoose Elder Norman Harry Sr.
Doing well in their new home environment
Comment by Ken Hanuse on 12th July 2010
July 6, 2010 I paid a visit to the fish transfer stations with resident biologist Delia Becker. It was priceless seeing how well our little fish babies are doing. They are growing nicely and have managed to sidle in alongside the Cutthroat trout. Pictures can be viewed here soon.
July 6, 2010 I paid a visit to the fish transfer stations with resident biologist Delia Becker. It was priceless seeing how well our little fish babies are doing. They are growing nicely and have managed to sidle in alongside the Cutthroat trout. Pictures can be viewed here soon.
Close call
Comment by Ken Hanuse on 20th May 2010
This is a great article James. I can't take all the credit. I wish to see more credits from you as the photographer and writer for your department. You are doing a wonderful job with the website James.
In the picture of Kelly and I packing the babies to the transfer tanks, I had some very warm and fuzzy feelings. This was a defining moment of the work that has transpired since the 20th of January. These creatures are leaving my nest. I felt a sense of success, a sense accomplishment and a sense of loss. I was extremely gleeful to have Kelly, Scott, Delia, Norman and Barry on hand for the moment. Thank you James for being there to photographically record the events of the day. You are the best at what you do.
This is a great article James. I can't take all the credit. I wish to see more credits from you as the photographer and writer for your department. You are doing a wonderful job with the website James.
In the picture of Kelly and I packing the babies to the transfer tanks, I had some very warm and fuzzy feelings. This was a defining moment of the work that has transpired since the 20th of January. These creatures are leaving my nest. I felt a sense of success, a sense accomplishment and a sense of loss. I was extremely gleeful to have Kelly, Scott, Delia, Norman and Barry on hand for the moment. Thank you James for being there to photographically record the events of the day. You are the best at what you do.