Why the other options are wrong:

• a scientific study on salmon genetics in British Columbia.: The report is about managing fisheries, not a genetic study of salmon.
• new licence fees for recreational anglers in Terrace.: New licence fees for recreational anglers are not discussed.
• a federal decision to close commercial fishing on the Skeena River.: The report announces a First Nations-led co-management plan. It does not describe a federal decision to close commercial fishing on the Skeena River.

Correct Answer: six stations to monitor salmon.

Why this is correct: The transcript says the first phase includes six monitoring stations along the river, focusing on sockeye and chinook salmon. These stations will track key salmon species starting this summer.

Why the other options are wrong:

• a one-year pilot run by federal scientists.: The programme is led by Indigenous guardians with federal scientists, not a one-year pilot run only by federal scientists.
• a complete ban on chinook fishing this summer.: There is no mention of a complete ban on chinook fishing.
• twelve monitoring stations covering the entire watershed.: There are six stations, not twelve, and they focus on sockeye and chinook salmon.

Correct Answer: limit their access during peak fishing seasons.

Why this is correct: The transcript says some commercial fishing groups worry the new system could limit access during peak seasons. They are concerned about being restricted when fishing is at its busiest.

Why the other options are wrong:

• force all vessels to carry federal inspectors.: Carrying federal inspectors on vessels is not mentioned.
• increase pollution along the river.: Increased pollution along the river is not a concern raised by fishing groups.
• require expensive equipment upgrades for boats.: Expensive equipment upgrades for boats are not discussed.

Correct Answer: combine Indigenous knowledge with modern research.

Why this is correct: Leah Johnson said the approach combines traditional knowledge with modern science. She told CBC that her communities know the river well, and co-managing it uses both Indigenous understanding and scientific methods.

Why the other options are wrong:

• delay decisions until more studies are completed.: Johnson describes combining traditional knowledge with modern science. She does not propose delaying decisions until more studies are completed.
• replace federal science with traditional practices.: She said the approach combines traditional knowledge with modern science, not that it replaces science.
• prioritise commercial fishing interests.: She focused on her community's connection to the river, not on commercial fishing interests.

Correct Answer: similar management models may be used elsewhere in the province.

Why this is correct: The report says if successful, the Skeena model could be expanded to other rivers across British Columbia. This means similar co-management approaches may be used elsewhere in the province.

Why the other options are wrong:

• salmon populations will fully recover within a year.: The report describes a decline of nearly 40 percent since 2000. It does not predict full recovery within one year.
• commercial fishing groups will manage the programme.: The plan is led by First Nations, not commercial fishing groups.
• federal involvement in fisheries will end completely.: Federal involvement continues through data sharing, so it will not end completely.