This Vanderhoof hatchery gives people a rare chance to see a Nechako white sturgeon @cbcbritishcolumbia
This Vanderhoof hatchery gives people a rare chance to see a Nechako white sturgeon @cbcbritishcolumbia
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Nechako white sturgeon has existed relatively unchanged for millions of years, but it's at risk of disappearing forever. As Hanna Petersen reports, a hatchery dedicated to saving the unique species draws visitors to the community of Vanderhoof every summer.

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This Vanderhoof hatchery gives people a rare chance to see a Nechako white sturgeon

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