New research shows high levels of shoreline modifications in communities on Vancouver Island’s east coast

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Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) found that decades of coastal development have altered approximately 35 per cent of nearshore habitats critical for juvenile salmon and other coastal wildlife on a large portion of the east coast of Vancouver Island.

A $410 million investment injects hope into the future of Pacific salmon

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Today, the Government of Canada announced a $410 million investment in wild Pacific salmon conservation as part of a new $3.8 billion federal strategy to protect nature. This comes as a welcome addition just weeks after the federal government committed to renewing the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.

$195K to power local salmon restoration efforts

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The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) has released $194,989 in grant funding to support 42 community-led salmon restoration, enhancement, education, and stewardship projects in B.C. and the Yukon.

New data highlights crisis for Yukon salmon

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New data and status assessments from the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) now sharpen our understanding of how Yukon River salmon are doing, and where they are most at risk.

Introducing the 2026/2027 Salmon Conservation Stamp

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The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is proud to announce Farlyn Campbell as the winner of the 2026–2027 Salmon Conservation Stamp Competition. Her piece, Smiley, was selected from 24 entries and will appear on next year’s stamp.

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.
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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…

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.

$1.8 million to ramp up salmon stewardship efforts

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June 10, 2025 Record funding awarded to salmon groups in B.C., driving $15M in conservation impact The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) has awarded an unprecedented $1.8 million to 119 community-led salmon stewardship projects across British…

BC-born Wild Salmon Day celebrated worldwide for first time

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First launched six years ago in British Columbia, Wild Salmon Day has grown into an international movement. Established by the Province of British Columbia in 2019, Wild Salmon Day began as a day of recognition to celebrate the vital cultural and ecological role of salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. In 2025, Wild Salmon Day is crossing borders.

Open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in B.C. release elevated pathogen levels, study finds

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April 15, 2025 Vancouver, B.C. – A new study published in Scientific Reports has found that open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in British Columbia release elevated levels of infectious agents, which may pose risks to wild Pacific salmon…

$613K Boost for Community-Driven Salmon Conservation

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Jan. 21, 2025 PSF invests $613,000 in 59 local projects, leveraging a value of $3.1 million for salmon The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) granted $613,531 to 59 community-led salmon restoration, stock enhancement, education, and stewardship…