Welcome to The Mainland Enhancement of Salmonoid Species Society

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 Billy Proctor who runs a small museum from his property in Proctor bay, Irvin Speck, local resident of nearby Hopetown Village on Watson island, Chris and Hannah Bennett, owner-operators of Blackfish Lodge, Baker Island,  Allan Johnson, local fishing guide of 40 years and marine biologist Jo Gagnon, all of whom have full time or seasonal residence in the Broughton Archipelago, and have a deep love for the creeks.