The Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society was formed as a result of a symposium on salmon organized by the Sooke Region Historical Society in September 2002 which was held at Edward Milne Community School. Many presenters from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds of experience made contributions to the two-day program, titled SALMON: PAST–PRESENT-FUTURE.

The Interpretive Centre
Foxgloves
Dedication Ceremony in 2011
The Interpretive Centre and Demonstration Hatchery
Charters Creek Bridge on Sooke River Road
Life cycle of Salmon

The resulting organization, JdFSRS was formed, incorporated under the Societies Act of BC in January 2003, with the objective of drawing together and working towards consensus, salmon enhancement – focused groups and individuals within the area from Sooke Basin to the San Juan River valley. Education and co-operation were identified as key elements of the Society’s objectives as they worked towards enhancement of salmon habitat and stocks. Charitable status through Revenue Canada was approved in August 2010. A variety of endeavours have been undertaken and continue apace, as determined by the elected board of Directors of Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society.

Governance

Governance of the Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society is the responsibility of its 11-member Board of Directors, elected annually. The organization’s fiscal year runs from January 1st to December 31st. Board members elected at the AGM held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 are:

Ray Vowles, President
Bruce Butler, Vice-president
Elida Peers, Secretary-Treasurer
Margaret Banner, Director
Wayne Jackaman, Director
Kyle Poirier, Director
Rollie Rose, Director
Elden Smith, Director
Peter Weldon, Director
Peter Wilford, Director
Pat Williams, Director

Membership

Annual individual membership cost is $10.00, which is a method of showing support, and entitles the holder to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre Summer Hours 2022:

Mondays to Saturdays, 10:00am to 1:00pm, closed Sundays. In addition, the grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk with extensive interpretive signage for self guided tours.