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Salmon vs. Fire: A Water Crisis | Vancouver News
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B.C. just pulled a temporary water restriction meant to protect salmon from drought — but not before it sparked tension between farmers, firefighters, and fish advocates. With wildfire risk surging, the province lifted the order affecting 450 water licenses, prioritizing fire safety over fish habitat. Ranchers need water for fire buffers, while salmon experts warn this could devastate populations for years. As officials monitor the situation, emergency fish transfers and hatchery moves are underway — all amid climate-driven extremes that force impossible choices.
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