Quality Waters Strategy (QWS) has been developed by consensus over the last five years by a dedicated group of resident angler and guides in partnership with government.

The group signed off on the final document on May 10, 2005. You can read the full document at:

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/documents/quality_waters.pdf (large pdf file)

The inaugural (first) Region 6 Quality Waters Management Committee (R6QWSMC) was formed on Friday, January 13, 2006 via a conference call between Dana Atagi (QWS regional coordinator), Tom Protheroe (QWS resident angler) and Noel Gyger (QWS angling guide rep [SAGA chairman])

Members chosen:

Angling Guides:
1. Noel Gyger SAGA chairman
2. Fred Seiler independent angling guide
3. Tom Lee AAG from Hazelton

Resident Anglers:
1. Tom Protheroe independent resident angler
2. Sharon Robertson past chairman NSCA, Hazelton
3. Don Intermela member SFAB and past member SH Society, Hazelton
4. Mike Wallden BCFFF, Prince Rupert