What’s killing coho?
Blog, Salmon StewardB.C. researchers study urban pollution washing into local creeks and the impacts on Pacific salmon.
This story originally appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of Salmon Steward, the Pacific Salmon Foundation's quarterly print magazine.
When…
PSF hosts first-ever Volunteer Day in North Vancouver
BlogOver 25 volunteers discover hands-on salmon restoration with local streamkeepers.
On Nov. 6, PSF hosted its inaugural Volunteer Day for donors in North Vancouver.
Donors, streamkeepers, and staff came together to help restore salmon habitat…
Urgent action allows thousands of salmon to pass through Bridge Rapids
Blog, Climate Adaptation SeriesA collaborative effort near Lillooet has given thousands of salmon the chance to migrate upstream to spawning grounds after being stuck at a drought-stricken rapids section.
Artificial intelligence to monitor wild salmon
Blog, Salmon StewardThis story originally appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of Salmon Steward, the Pacific Salmon Foundation's quarterly print magazine.
British Columbia’s extensive coastline, numerous salmon-bearing rivers, and remote wilderness areas create…
Drought Strikes B.C. Again.
Blog, Climate Adaptation Series, Salmon StewardAs the province warns of “long-term, significant drought” this summer, impacts on salmon are imminent. While those exact impacts are to be determined, PSF and partners seek innovative, cost-effective solutions to help salmon adapt.
Habitat haven for juvenile salmon on the North Shore
Blog, Community Salmon ProgramThe Community Salmon Program is accepting grant applications for local, community-led salmon stewardship projects until Oct. 15, 2023.
A salmon-bearing creek in the North Shore that has suffered from troubling drought conditions for several…
URGENT ACTION UNDERWAY FOR SALMON STRUGGLING AMIDST DROUGHT
Blog, Climate Adaptation Series, PressSept. 07, 2023
The Pacific Salmon Foundation has activated time-sensitive pilot projects across the province, from B.C.’s interior watersheds to Vancouver Island streams to help salmon as they struggle to survive in the face of extreme…
PSF launches drought reporting tool
Climate Adaptation SeriesWarm stream temperatures and low flows are two significant drought factors that can make habitat unviable for returning adult salmon and juveniles, with potential to affect their survival and reproductive success. PSF needs your assistance in…
Community Bursary Spotlight: Justin Wild
Blog, Community Salmon ProgramThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is accepting Stewardship Community Bursary applications until Oct. 30, 2023.
PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursaries are awarded to students in B.C. and the Yukon dedicated to the conservation and restoration…
DFO science advice processes need overhaul, say scientists
Blog, PressJuly 31, 2023
Canada needs an independent scientific body to provide strengthened fisheries science advice that can help Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fulfill its legal duty to protect and conserve fish for Canadians, according to a peer-reviewed…
B.C. forecasts provincial drought this summer. How can we help salmon survive?
Blog, Climate Adaptation SeriesAs the province warns of “long-term, significant drought” this summer, impacts on salmon are imminent. While those exact impacts are to be determined, PSF and partners seek innovative, cost-effective solutions to help salmon adapt.
Where’s Wilbur?
BlogKeep watch for the little boat this summer.
Wilbur, a 16 ft C-Dory, works with the Pacific Salmon Foundation's Marine Science Program to map the shoreline along the east coast of Vancouver Island. The program aims to study environmental…