Greater Victoria's urban streams saw a significant resurgence in salmon this fall, with watersheds like Colquitz, Craigflower, Millstream, and Goldstream exceeding long-term averages. The rebound offers some hope following last yearB次元官网网址檚 disappointing returns.

Community stewardship groups and local First Nations credit stream restoration, habitat enhancements, and public education for the positive trend. 

Kyle Armstrong, executive director of the Peninsula Streams Society, called it a B次元官网网址渨in for salmon,B次元官网网址� wildlife and those advocating for salmon recovery.

"These results highlight the importance of ongoing stewardship and education in protecting our natural environments,B次元官网网址� said Armstrong. "ItB次元官网网址檚 the reflection of the ecosystem resilience against climate change and urbanization as well as the dedication of many individuals and organizations who have invested years of work into protecting these ecosystems."

The Peninsula Streams Society urges residents to adopt practices like avoiding harmful substances in drains and supporting green infrastructure to maintain waterway health.

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