


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.
Where to spot salmon this fall
Here’s the scoop on where and when you can expect to see salmon returning to spawn and the species you are most likely to see.
Drought Affecting Salmon
Drought Strikes B.C. Again.
Read moreAs the province warns of “long-term, significant drought” this summer, impacts on salmon are imminent. While those exact impacts are to be determined, PSF and partners seek innovative, cost-effective solutions to help salmon adapt.
URGENT ACTION UNDERWAY FOR SALMON STRUGGLING AMIDST DROUGHT
Read moreSept. 07, 2023
The Pacific Salmon Foundation has activated time-sensitive pilot projects across the province, from B.C.’s interior watersheds to Vancouver Island streams to help salmon as they struggle to survive in the face of extreme drought conditions.
British Columbia is experiencing one of the most extreme…
PSF launches drought reporting tool
Read moreWarm stream temperatures and low flows are two significant drought factors that can make habitat unviable for returning adult salmon and juveniles, with potential to affect their survival and reproductive success. PSF needs your assistance in identifying drought conditions in your area that are impacting salmon. Reports…
News & Stories


Community Bursary Spotlight: Justin Wild
BlogThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is accepting Stewardship Community Bursary applications until Oct. 30, 2023.
PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursaries are awarded to students in B.C. and the Yukon dedicated to the conservation and restoration…

DFO science advice processes need overhaul, say scientists
Blog, PressJuly 31, 2023
Canada needs an independent scientific body to provide strengthened fisheries science advice that can help Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fulfill its legal duty to protect and conserve fish for Canadians, according to a peer-reviewed…
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