Graham Dorsay

$1.3 million restoration project to revive Vancouver Island Chinook

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A threatened population of Chinook salmon will get a major boost from significant restoration work in the Nootka Sound region of Vancouver Island. The new project is improving spawning habitat at the outflow area of Muchalat Lake, a remote area about 90 kilometres west of Campbell River.
Redd Fish Restoration Society/Tom Balfour

Mapping the Impact of the Community Salmon Program

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In the 35 years since its inception, the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Community Salmon Program (CSP) has distributed $31 million in grants to more than 3,500 projects across B.C. and the Yukon. The funding program provides grants to streamkeepers, First Nations, schools, and conservation organizations by stewarding Salmon Conservation Stamp funds on behalf of DFO.
A group of researchers samples the Chase River for contaminants near a bridge. Photo: Vancouver Island University

Tire contaminant research hits the road

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When rain hits the east coast of Vancouver Island, Haley Tomlin and Erik Krogh might have to pull an all-nighter — all for salmon. “We do it in the name of science,” says Krogh, a chemistry professor and director of the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories at Vancouver Island University.

Remembering Mel Sheng

The Pacific Salmon Foundation mourns the passing of Mel Sheng – a dedicated habitat biologist whose life’s work strengthened salmon conservation across British Columbia. Mel was deeply respected throughout the salmon community for his kindness, humble leadership, and innovative expertise in salmon recovery.

2026 South Vancouver Island Gala | FEB 28, 2026

We are delighted to be hosting our 2026 South Vancouver Island Gala Dinner & Auction at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort on Saturday, February 28, 2026! Join us to celebrate the 31st 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.

2026 B.C. SALMON RECOVERY & RESILIENCE CONFERENCE | OCT 15 & 16, 2026

Save the Date: Join us for the second biennial B.C. Salmon Recovery & Resilience Conference, October 15th and 16th, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Featuring diverse keynote speakers and dynamic discussion panels, this conference will provide a platform to align priorities for salmon recovery.

Finding the ‘cold’ in the Coldwater River

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What connects British Columbia’s lush west coast to the arid, dry Nicola Valley in the Southern Interior? Look no further than the Pacific salmon migration. As salmon travel from the coast into the Nicola Valley, they bring an important pulse of nutrients inland. The Coldwater River, the largest tributary of the Nicola River, is critical for both juvenile and adult salmon.

Community Bursary Spotlight: Selena Carl

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Meet Selena Carl, a dedicated salmon steward whose research is helping improve survival for endangered juvenile Chinook in the Okanagan. Each year, the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) awards multiple bursaries worth $2,500 each to passionate…

POLL: Large majority of British Columbians support government investment in Pacific salmon recovery

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A new poll by Leger shows that more than four in five British Columbians support government investment in the recovery of Pacific salmon. This polling affirms PSF recommendations to renew investments in salmon recovery in the federal budget to ensure progress made through these initiatives continues.
Split image of Pink Salmon showing fall foliage above water.

New report highlights salmon recovery in some regions, but long-term declines persist

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September 24, 2025 Vancouver, B.C. – Two-thirds of Pacific salmon populations in British Columbia and the Yukon are below their long-term average, finds a new ‘State of Salmon’ report from the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF). This…

Where to spot salmon: Metro Vancouver and Sea-to-Sky

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Fall in Metro Vancouver signals the start of salmon spawning season for coho and chum, as well as pinks in odd-numbered years like 2025. 14.5 million pink salmon are predicted to return to the Fraser River in 2025! Here are some of our favourite…

Community Bursary Spotlight: Andres Insley

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As students head back to school, the Pacific Salmon Foundation is accepting applications for its Stewardship Community Bursary program, which awards bursaries worth $2,500 each to students passionate about salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. Eligible…