
How we support salmon
Watershed
Initiatives
Our Salmon Watersheds Program is actively strengthening the baseline of scientific information available for wild Pacific salmon populations and their habitats.
Community
Investments
Our Community Salmon Program supports volunteer and community–driven organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects.
Marine Habitat
Conservation
Our research efforts, conservation initiatives, and commitment to salmon health studies make up our Marine Science program in the Salish Sea.
The State of Salmon Report
The heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest
Pacific salmon are in decline across British Columbia and the Yukon, according to PSF’s State of Salmon Report. More than 70 per cent of salmon are below their long-term average of the 41 combinations of regions and species assessed. While the State of Salmon Report underscores widespread salmon declines, there are hopeful exceptions that highlight the resilience of Pacific salmon and opportunities for recovery.
News & Stories


Sockeye salmon returning to Fraser River in great numbers
BlogThe first Fraser River sockeye salmon returns have been unexpectedly high so far this year, significantly surpassing pre-season forecasts, yet experts remain cautiously optimistic as they wait to find out how many salmon successfully spawn.

CELEBRATING VIU’S EMERGING SALMON LEADERS
BlogEach year, the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) supports the next generation of salmon leaders through scholarships and bursaries that help students pursue their academic and professional goals in salmon conservation.
This spring, two students…
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