South Vancouver Island Gala | FEB 28, 2026

We are delighted to be hosting our 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.

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.

Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction | April 16, 2026

Please join us for our 2026 Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction presented by Wheaton Precious Metals at the Fairmont Pacific Rim on Thursday, April 16, 2026! Join us for dinner and an exciting live auction to benefit our conservation, restoration, and salmon science programs.

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

Early bird registration is now open. 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…

Study finds last decade was the worst on record for salmon monitoring in B.C. and Yukon

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A new study has found that the past decade was the worst on record for monitoring salmon populations in British Columbia and the Yukon since broadscale surveys began more than 70 years ago.

Remembering Champions of Pacific Salmon: Peter McCully and Pat George

The salmon conservation community in British Columbia recently lost two remarkable individuals: Peter McCully and Pat George. Their passion for salmon, stewardship, and education touched countless people and contributed to healthier salmon populations…