Fish Monitoring in Tekakwitha Bay Tomorrow

The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) will be conducting fish monitoring activities in Tekakwitha Bay tomorrow, September 17th. A team of 10 staff members will be carrying out seine netting in the bay as part of the process.

The data collected will contribute to the Fish Identification Nearshore Survey, led by the River Institute and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, as well as the Aquatic Stewardship Program, led by KEPO. The goal of the project is to assess fish biodiversity in nearshore habitats of the upper Saint Lawrence River. All native fish captured during the monitoring will be released unharmed.

KEPO encourages community members to drop in, speak with staff members on site, and observe the process.