
PSF Statement: Government of Canada decision on Discovery Islands fish farms
Blog, PressFebruary 17, 2023
Today, the Pacific Salmon Foundation applauds the Government of Canada, under the leadership of the Hon. Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO), for the decision to reduce risk to…

Paper Excellence Canada contributes $100,000 to advance salmon restoration across B.C.
PressFeb. 09, 2023
Richmond, B.C. – Today, Paper Excellence Canada announced a $100,000 gift to the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) to boost efforts to conserve and restore Pacific salmon populations across B.C. The gift will be distributed…


First-of-its-kind winter ecology study provides important clues to salmon mystery
Blog, Salmon StewardThe salmon migration doesn’t stop for cold weather, nor do frigid waters deter researchers from learning about the winter life cycle.
From the northern reaches of the Broughton Archipelago to the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Pacific…

Charity Golf Classic
EventsJoin us for the Charity Golf Classic, Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Palm Desert CA.
DATE: Thursday, March 9, 2023
LOCATION: Classic Club, 75–200 Classic Club Boulevard, Palm Desert CA
TIME: 10:30 am Registration
GOLF: 12 Noon Sharp
Shot…

A special gift for Pacific salmon this holiday season: Prince of Whales plays santa for salmon
Blog, Press
Dec. 21, 2022
Vancouver, B.C. – Pacific salmon and the killer whales that depend on them for survival receive a special gift as Prince of Whales announces a $130,000 contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
Climate change is…

2022 Kids Salmon Art Contest: the results are in
BlogThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)’s second annual Kids Salmon Art Contest received more than 500 salmon-inspired art submissions from students across B.C. and the Yukon. The students produced art pieces celebrating the incredible journey…

A year in review: PSF’s top 10 highlights of 2022
BlogThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) had a busy year thanks to support from partners, donors, readers, and hundreds of volunteers across B.C. and the Yukon. PSF with partners old and new made considerable progress in 2022 to advance critical…

2023/2024 Salmon Conservation Stamp Winner Announced
Blog, Press, Salmon Stamp CompetitionThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is pleased to announce the winning image from our annual Salmon Conservation Stamp Competition. Valerie Rogers was awarded first place with her submission titled Rapid Ascent. Rogers’ submission is one of 20 entries in this year’s competition.

Meet the next generation of People for Salmon at VIU
BlogThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) coordinates a variety of scholarship awards and bursaries to support new generations of salmon leaders and scientists, providing financial benefits to post-secondary students who are pursuing an education…

Thousands of salmon make it upstream just before winter
Blog, PressDec. 07, 2022
Log-jam removal from key Nicola River habitat allows 2,000 salmon to reach spawning grounds.
One-year after the 2021 floods left Pacific salmon stranded in fields and vital habitat in immediate need of repair, coho salmon have…

Our Annual Kids Salmon Art Contest is back!
BlogThe Pacific Salmon Foundation’s 2nd Annual Kids Salmon Art Contest launched this week! We're inviting students from across B.C. and the Yukon to submit salmon-inspired art and help raise awareness about this spectacular keystone species that…