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An educational infographic cover titled "Salmon Genetics and Restoration Hatcheries". The page features introductory text detailing the decline of Yukon River salmon and the role of conservation hatcheries. Visually, the infographic includes a stylized illustration of a blue salmon with yellow fins and a prominent section titled "Genes and Genetic Drift". This section uses a diagram of four glass jars filled with varying proportions of orange and blue marbles to visually demonstrate how random chance causes genetic drift across an initial population to a third generation.

Salmon Genetics and Restoration Hatcheries

Publications

An educational overview explaining salmon genetics, genetic drift, and the role of restoration hatcheries. The document explores when hatcheries may support conservation, the risks involved, and how genetics influence long-term salmon resilience.

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Cover of the "Juvenile Fish Identification Key: Yukon Waters" guide. The top features logos for the Yukon First Nation Salmon Stewardship Alliance (YFNSSA) and the Council of Yukon First Nations. The central photo shows a hand holding a clear, water-filled plastic container containing several tiny juvenile fish aligned next to a built-in metric measuring ruler.

Juvenile Fish Identification Key: Yukon Waters

Resources

An illustrated field guide to help identify juvenile freshwater fish found in Yukon waters. Using clear diagrams and a step-by-step decision key, the guide supports accurate species identification for monitoring, research, education, and conservation work.

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Cover page of a document titled "Yukon River Salmon Organizations," dated June 2024. Subtitles credit the Yukon First Nation Salmon Stewardship Alliance and the Council of Yukon First Nations. The artistic design features a bold, flowing blue abstract wave shape on a white background, paired with white line art illustrations of salmon swimming along the edges.

Yukon River Salmon Organizations

Resources

A reference guide outlining the organizations involved in Yukon River salmon management, stewardship, research, and advocacy. It explains roles, responsibilities, and relationships across First Nations, governments, advisory bodies, non-profits, and international partners.

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Cover page of the "Chum Rebuilding Workshop - Summary Report" document dated February 10 & 11, 2025. The centre features a group photo of select workshop participants smiling together at the close of the session on Day 2. In the front, the participants hold a large white poster displaying a detailed illustration of a chum salmon, positioned in front of a massive, colourful woven salmon sculpture in the background. The bottom of the page contains organizational credits and logos for the Yukon First Nation Salmon Stewardship Alliance (YFNSSA) and the Council of Yukon First Nations.

Chum Rebuilding Workshop: Summary Report

Restoration

A summary of a Yukon-based workshop focused on rebuilding chum salmon populations. The report captures shared knowledge, current challenges, and prioritized actions across research, management, restoration, advocacy, and cultural connections.

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