Climate adaptation series: Wildfires
Blog, Climate Adaptation SeriesPacific salmon are vital to our culture and environment in British Columbia. They are facing unprecedented challenges with increasing impacts from climate change, pathogens, development, and predation. At the Pacific Salmon Foundation, we are…
Where to spot salmon: Southern Interior B.C.
Blog, Salmon SpottingHere are some of our favourite public spots to view spawning salmon in the Southern Interior of B.C. We've included family friendly locations with clearly marked trails and viewing areas. If you have a favourite spot to share or more information…
Where to spot salmon: Tri-Cities
Blog, Salmon SpottingFall in the Tri-Cities signals the start of salmon spawning season for coho and chum, as well as pinks in odd numbered years like 2021. Here are some of our favourite public spots to view spawning salmon in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam!…
Where to spot salmon: Vancouver Island
Blog, Salmon SpottingHere are some of our favourite public spots to view spawning salmon on Vancouver Island. We've included family friendly locations with clearly marked trails and viewing areas. If you have a favourite spot to share, email us!
Goldstream…
Where to spot salmon: Metro Vancouver and Sea-to-Sky
Blog, Salmon SpottingFall in Metro Vancouver signals the start of salmon spawning season for coho and chum, as well as pinks in odd-numbered years like 2021. Here are some of our favourite public spots to view spawning salmon. We've included family-friendly locations…
Where to spot salmon: Fraser Valley
Blog, Salmon SpottingHere are some of our favourite public spots to view spawning salmon in the Fraser Valley. We've included family friendly locations with clearly marked trails and viewing areas. If you have a favourite spot to share, email us!
Chehalis…
Climate adaptation series: Freshet
Blog, Climate Adaptation SeriesPacific salmon are vital to our culture and environment in British Columbia. They are facing unprecedented challenges with increasing impacts from climate change, pathogens, development, and predation. At the Pacific Salmon Foundation, we are…
CALL FOR ARTISTS! 2023 – 2024 SALMON CONSERVATION STAMP ART COMPETITION
Blog, Salmon Stamp CompetitionCall for Artists! You are invited to enter the 2023/2024 Salmon Conservation Stamp Art Competition, conducted by the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
This year marks the 35th annual Salmon Conservation Stamp Art Competition and the winning image…
Fish wheels in the Fraser River: First Nations, PSF study salmon migration
BlogTagging Fraser Chinook to identify salmon migration disruptions.
Fraser River Chinook salmon have experienced declines for many years. As a result, at least 15 of the 17 wild populations of Fraser Chinook are considered at-risk. Still, their…
Tri-Cities community members step up to save salmon
PressJuly 19, 2022
It’s the time of year when salmon start their incredible journey back home from the ocean to their natal streams — many located in the Tri-Cities area of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody — to spawn. For Fraser…
PSF Community Bursaries spotlight – Virginia Elizabeth McCallum
Blog, StoriesPSF's Stewardship Community Bursary is awarded to students in B.C. and the Yukon dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Pacific salmon. Meet 2021-2022 recipient Virginia Elizabeth McCallum.
PSF STATEMENT: Government of Canada outlines next steps in transition from open-net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia
Blog, PressJune 22, 2022
Today, just before the vast majority of B.C. salmon farm licenses were set to expire, the Government of Canada has issued an update on their mandate to transition away from open-net pen salmon aquaculture in British Columbia.
The…