PSF launches drought reporting tool

Warm 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

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The 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…
Chinook and chum salmon (credit: Tavish Campbell)

DFO science advice processes need overhaul, say scientists

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July 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?

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As 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?

Keep 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…

Community Bursary Spotlight: Kate J. Mussett

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The Pacific Salmon Foundation awards annual Stewardship Community Bursaries to students in B.C. and the Yukon who are dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Pacific salmon. The $2,500 bursaries aim to reduce financial barriers for students passionate about aquatic stewardship. The program is open to full-time students in good standing in at least the second year of a post-secondary program that leads to a career related to Pacific salmon.

Letter: The need for a transition and removal of open-net pen fish farms from B.C. waters

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Over the past year, experts at the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) have been actively involved in the DFO’s aquaculture transition public engagement process. PSF supports the Honorable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian…

Emergency funding to protect salmon after spring floods in the Skeena Watershed

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The Pacific Salmon Foundation has provided $23,700 in funding to support three time-sensitive habitat rehabilitation, fish salvage, and infrastructure repair projects in response to recent flood events across B.C. Unseasonably warm weather…

Province builds on unprecedented investment in wild salmon recovery

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June 1, 2023 ABBOTSFORD — To mark B.C. Wild Salmon Day, the provincial government is providing more than $17 million for wild salmon restoration throughout the province to ensure present and future generations of British Columbians enjoy…

European Green Crabs addressed thanks to Government of Canada funds

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May 30, 2023     Last week, the Pacific Salmon Foundation was proud to take part in an announcement with the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, as she launched the new Aquatic Invasive…

Rapid response for salmon amidst flood and fire threats

The Pacific Salmon Foundation is activating emergency funding to support urgent salmon issues as flood events impact salmon and their habitats. Unseasonable high temperatures are causing rapid snow melt, leading to high streamflow in regions…

FNFC & PSF work toward a collaborative model for salmon recovery

The Pacific Salmon Action Dialogue Series – co-presented by the Pacific Salmon Foundation and the First Nations Fisheries Council of B.C. – brought together more than 100 participants from diverse backgrounds aligned by their passion for…