1954
The Beginning
A fish trap and dam was built on DeMamiel Creek beside Young Lake. The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society continues to maintain and operate to this day
1966
Innovative Conservation
Began hatching salmon in homemade gravel boxes that were set in Mary Vine Creek
1981
The First Hatchery
The first hatchery, Jack Brooks Hatchery, in Rocky Creek opens
2019
Our New Hatchery
Our new hatchery opened beside Charters Creek which flows 400m to the Sooke River. This is where the heart of our work resides
Preservation
Safeguarding the biodiversity of the Salish Sea, we restore Chinook and Coho salmon populations, fostering harmony between marine life and our community
Education
Empowering stewards, we focus on education about the vital role of salmon in the Salish Sea, instilling a sense of responsibility for our local waters
Community
Dedicated to knowledge-driven change, we actively engage the community through impactful education, highlighting the importance of salmon enhancement in the Sooke River and its tributaries
