River flows restored just in time for returning sockeye

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During the extreme flooding event in November 2021 that severely impacted the Fraser Valley, the right arm of Big Silver River was blocked by debris and disconnected from Harrison Lake when water levels dropped in the summer months.
juvenile salmon swim through kelp gardens

Peer-reviewed research: Pathogen threats from salmon aquaculture to wild Pacific salmon conservation in B.C.

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A new scientific review highlights significant concerns regarding the spread of pathogens from farmed salmon to wild Pacific salmon populations in British Columbia. The peer-reviewed summary, titled ‘Pathogens from salmon aquaculture in…

Community Bursary Spotlight: Samantha Rhodes

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PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary program awards multiple $2,500 bursaries every year to post-secondary students in B.C. and the Yukon who are pursuing a career related to Pacific salmon. Eligible applicants must be residents of B.C.…

Restoring the Heart of Hiłsyaqƛis

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Restoring fish habitat in Hiłsyaqƛis (Tranquil Creek), north of Tofino, might seem straightforward at first glance. However, beneath the river's calm surface lies a complex story of environmental damage and extensive efforts to recover local salmon.