About Spruce City Wildlife Association

THE FUNDING FOR SCWA PROJECTS COMES FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES AND DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING. NONE OF THESE PROJECTS COULD BE DONE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF SPONSORS, CORPORATE AND PRIVATE, AND THE CONTINUOUS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF THE SCWA MEMBERS.

Spruce City Wildlife is a conservation club that was founded in 1970. Made up of hunters, anglers, trappers and various outdoor enthusiasts, these people provide a broad base of interests and willingness to get involved in putting something back into the wildlife resources, which we all admire and make use of

The group is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation and SCWA memberships include the insurance benefits provided through the BCWF.

Spruce City Wildlife Association is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of fish and wildlife populations in British Columbia. Through habitat restoration, educational programs, and community engagement, we strive to foster a deeper connection between people and the natural world. Our mission is to conserve and sustain fish and wildlife resources for future generations while promoting responsible stewardship and outdoor education.

In 2018 we raised, and donated $21,000.00 to a moose research project in the Omineca region, and sponsored a caribou in the Williston area. 

In addition to the 1,000 sq foot expansion to house hatchery operations several years ago, in 2020 and 2021 we received several large grants totaling over $300,000.00, which allowed us to, again, upgrade our facility and make it the most advanced, volunteer run hatchery in British Columbia. The SCWA building accommodates the Nechako-Fraser Natural Resource Stewardship Center, with the goal of facilitating collaboration, partnership building, education and conservation of our natural resources both regionally and provincially.

It 2022 we recieved $15,000.00 funding to revitalize the Tabor Moose viewing plaform 33km east of Prince George, BC. We have began monitoring the sidechannel in Cottonwood Island Park in 2022, recieved $15,500.00 in funding in 2023, and continue to monitor it today in relation to fish health and survivability. 

We have put over 10,000 people through on tours, including Boy Scouts, Brownies, daycares and local 4H clubs.

The SCWA currently operates a Salmon Conservation Hatchery located on the banks of the Nechako River, (historically a trout hatchery) since 1988. Past projects include support of the Learn to Fish Program, Ferguson Lake and Shane Lake Enhancement Projects including installation of new fishing docks in association with the Freshwater Fishing Society of BC as well as countless other projects.

We believe that children will hold the key to our future of a sustainable outdoors and everything it encompasses.

We strive to ensure that every person that passes through our facility leaves with a new appreciation and determination to make a positive change for the future generations.

Become a member today, and assist in making positive changes for our children, and grand children.