Shannon Waters

Shannon Waters, a B.C. politics and environment reporter at The Narwhal, dives into the contentious world of salmon farming in British Columbia. She discusses the environmental damage caused by open-net farms and the mounting pressure for reform from Indigenous communities and environmental advocates. Waters explores the logistical and economic challenges of transitioning to sustainable practices while considering the role of upcoming elections in shaping future policies. The fate of the salmon farming industry teeters between tradition and the urgent need for sustainability.