About David Levy
David Levy is a Fisheries Scientist who has worked with BC First Nations, the Governments of Canada and BC, non-governmental organizations as well as the private sector. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Marine Biology from McGill University and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of BC.
Dave provides advice to BC First Nations in relation to salmon co-management, fisheries assessments in Traditional Territories and analysis of development activities that affect aquatic resources. Dave previously served as the Science Director for the Cohen Commission of Inquiry and between 2016-2020, he was a member of an independent Federal Review Panel that conducted an environmental assessment of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.
Selected Reports
2023
- Levy, D.A. and A. Fisher. 2023. BC salmon net pen transition planning: Perspectives of the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance. Prepared for LFFA.
- Levy, D.A. 2023. The Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program: Past, Present, Future. Prepared for NFCP.
- Levy, D. A., G Sterritt and R. Bailey. 2023. Updated fisheries analysis in support of NStQ Treaty negotiations. Prepared for the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.
2022
- Levy, D.A. and J.Wong. 2022. Review of dual fishing in First Nations Salmon Fisheries. Prepared for the Salmon Co-ordinating Committee. First Nations Fisheries Council.
- Levy, D.A., B. Lehmann and T. Struyk. 2022. Opportunities for development of rights-based economic fisheries for Toquaht Nation. Prepared for Toquaht Nation.
2021
- Levy, D.A. 2021. Framework for the engagement of First Nations in salmon stock rebuilding in BC. Prepared for the Salmon Co-ordinating Committee, First Nations Fisheries Council.
2018
- Levy, D.A. and P. Nicklin. 2018. Chinook and sockeye salmon conservation in the Netʃa Koh (Nechako) River in Northern BC. Prepared for the Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance.