Province builds on unprecedented investment in wild salmon recovery
Blog, PressJune 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
Blog, PressMay 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…
Countless volunteers and nearly 100 salmon conservation projects across B.C. granted $1M
Blog, Community Salmon Program, PressPSF funds 98 local salmon projects, leveraging $5.3 million in total value for communities.
The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) has granted just over $1,000,000 to 98 community-led salmon conservation, enhancement, and habitat restoration…
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…
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…
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.
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…
PSF supports SFU-led biobank that aims to save west coast kelp forests
Blog, Press, Salmon StewardSeptember 29, 2022
Scientists at Simon Fraser University are racing against the clock to save British Columbia’s disappearing kelp forests for future generations.
Led by biologist Sherryl Bisgrove, and supported by the Pacific Salmon…
When Disaster Strikes, PSF steps up
Blog, PressNovember 17 marks the one-year anniversary of the 2021 catastrophic floods in B.C. after a series of atmospheric rivers resulted in a state of emergency across the province. The flooding left Pacific salmon stranded in agricultural fields and…
Salmon Return to Lower Mainland Streams
PressOct. 28, 2022
Vancouver, B.C. – After months of drought delayed the return of migrating Pacific salmon throughout B.C., the rain this week has brought much-needed freshwater to streams and creeks around the province. Salmon are now being…
Drought effects: warm, dry streams impact salmon migrations
Blog, Climate Adaptation Series, Press, Salmon Stewardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbwxvGrLWnI&feature=youtu.be
Oct. 07, 2022 (updated with video October 17, 2022)
Article written by Katrina Connors, Director of the Salmon Watersheds Program, Pacific Salmon Foundation
This week, B.C.’s…