Open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in B.C. release elevated pathogen levels, study finds

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April 15, 2025 Vancouver, B.C. – A new study published in Scientific Reports has found that open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia release elevated levels of infectious agents, which may pose risks to wild Pacific salmon…

The herring comeback in Howe Sound

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Pacific salmon are mostly declining in northwest B.C. and the Yukon, yet there is a silver lining. Varied status outcomes offer hope that some salmon are doing well. A new PSF report provides a more in-depth look at salmon biodiversity in the Northern Transboundary region.

What makes a salmon survivor?

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The salmon life cycle is one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles. Yet the migratory nature of salmon is both its greatest marvel and its biggest mystery – this vast journey makes studying salmon survival at different life stages incredibly challenging.
Julian Heavyside

Building a network of freshwater monitoring experts

PSF supports community efforts to monitor salmon and their habitats across British Columbia – from Nanaimo to the Skeena.

The wild journey of juvenile salmon

Hundreds of millions of juvenile salmon are now rearing in freshwater ecosystems across British Columbia to prepare for their journey to the ocean. Depending on the species, salmon may be in the alevin or fry phase of their life cycle.

2025 Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction

Please join us for our 2025 Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction presented by Wheaton Precious Metals at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Thursday, May 1, 2025! Cocktail hour kicks off at 5:30 PM with decadent seafood appetizers donated by Finest at Sea Ocean Products, complimentary champagne, live music, featured raffles, and an exclusive silent auction spanning the length of the waterfront ballroom. Dinner will follow at 7:00 PM, before an exciting live auction!

$613K Boost for Community-Driven Salmon Conservation

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Jan. 21, 2025 PSF invests $613,000 in 59 local projects, leveraging a value of $3.1 million for salmon The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) granted $613,531 to 59 community-led salmon restoration, stock enhancement, education, and stewardship…

More data needed to protect salmon biodiversity near Canada-Alaska border

Pacific salmon are mostly declining in northwest B.C. and the Yukon, yet there is a silver lining. Varied status outcomes offer hope that some salmon are doing well. A new PSF report provides a more in-depth look at salmon biodiversity in the Northern Transboundary region.

2025 South Vancouver Island Gala

We are delighted to be hosting our 2025 South Vancouver Island Gala Dinner & Auction at the Fairmont Empress on Saturday, March 8, 2025! Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this longstanding event and the tremendous impact it’s had - thanks to you - on restoring salmon. Funds raised will enable efforts by passionate people hard at work for salmon.