Welcome to The Mainland Enhancement of Salmonoid Species Society
100% Volunteer-run Charity Dedicated to the preservation of wild salmon in the Broughton Archipelago and Surrounding Mainland Inlets since 1985
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photo by April Benzce
Who We Are
This long-established charity, commonly known as MESSS was formed to enable interested members both within and beyond the Echo Bay Community to engage in the active enhancement of salmon on Gilford Island and mainland inlets in the Broughton Archipelago.
MESSS was incorporated under the Society Act on August 1st, 1985. Our current board members are:
President, Irvin Speck, local resident of nearby Hopetown Village on Watson island.
Vice President: Jo Gagnon, local marine biologist.
Director: Thomas Williams, local resident of nearby Gwayasdums village on Gilford island.
Directors: Chris and Hannah Bennett, local residents of nearby Baker Island.
Director: Allan Johnson, local fishing guide of 40 years
All board members have full time or seasonal residence in the Broughton Archipelago, and have a deep love for the creeks.
Many thanks to the following organizations for their support
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BILLY'S MUSEUM, Gilford Island
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