Thank you for being a Habitat Hero

Pacific salmon are facing increasing pressures year on year from development and climate change, plunging roughly half of Pacific salmon populations into various states of decline. Salmon need people like you now more than ever, so thank you for your commitment to protecting and restoring this incredibly important keystone species.

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Thanks for joining us as a Habitat Hero for salmon! Here you will find regular updates on the impact of your gift and exclusive content on projects that you are helping to support, as well as contests and invites to special events. Jump in, the water’s fine!

Restoring Douglas Creek

As a monthly donor, you support so many important habitat restoration projects being carried out by passionate community groups across B.C. To give you a glimpse into the process and fantastic end results, I paid a visit this summer to Douglas Creek on Vancouver Island to learn more about an important stream restoration project that PSF helped fund.

In the 1960s, salmon were regular visitors to Douglas Creek as they came home to spawn. Since then, storm water surges washed away spawning gravel and eroded the creek banks. Also, without proper trail infrastructure, thousands of people and pets passed through the creek bed, causing further damage to salmon habitat. Watch the video to find out how the group has since transformed the area for salmon and people alike.

Thanks again for your help getting projects like this off the ground!

–Krysten Maier, Development Officer

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Enter now through October 31 for a chance to win a trip for two to Vancouver or Victoria, including return travel by Helijet, a two-nights stay at the Sandman Hotel, and a Prince of Whales excursion.

Plus, you could win a YETI backpack, PSF swag, and other salmon spotting essentials! The contest is open to all BC and Yukon residents.

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You are one of more than 730 Habitat Heroes. You are helping to raise nearly $15,000/month! One month alone is enough to providing funding for 8 B.C. schools to carry out the Salmonids in the Classroom program, inspiring young people to understand, respect and protect freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems.

Together, we can make a big splash for salmon! Your dedicated support is getting us closer and closer to our target of 1000 Monthly Donors. Once we reach 1000, our Habitat Heroes will be helping us raise over $250,000 per year for salmon restoration efforts. Imagine how much we can achieve then!

Questions? Ask Krysten!

If you have questions about the impact of your monthly gift or if you’d like to talk to us about any of the work being done by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, please reach out to Krysten Maier, Development Officer, kmaier@psf.ca, 604-664-7664 ext. 1021

Salmon School

How many distinct salmon populations are the in B.C.?
There are more than 9,000 salmon populations (species and stream combinations) in B.C., organized into about 450 conservation units applied in resource management.
How many eggs does a female salmon lay?
Females lay thousands of eggs, usually between 2,000 and 10,000 depending on their size and species. Unfortunately, at present less than one percent of these eggs survive to the next generation.
What is the biggest Pacific salmon species?
Chinook, also known as Tyee (meaning King), generally weigh between 30 and 40 lbs. They live the longest of Pacific salmon (up to eight years) and prefer larger river systems. Their size and splendour make them wonderful catches, but it also contributes to their scarcity relative to other Pacific salmon.
How long can a spawning salmon go without eating?
Once salmon return to freshwater from the marine environment to spawn, they do not eat. Adult spawners can go 6 months without eating, all the while transferring body fats into their gametes for reproduction.
What effect does warming water temperatures have on salmon?
As water temperatures rise, salmon can suffer from decreased swimming performance and early signs of stress and slow migration—it’s like trying to run a marathon in a sauna! With an increase of a couple more degrees, salmon are more prone to pre-spawn disease and even mortality.
How many Chinook salmon can an adult killer whale eat each day?
Chinook salmon makes up at least 80% of Southern Resident Orcas’ diet. An adult must consume between 18-25 salmon to meet its daily energy requirements. The whales’ ability to produce offspring is also highly dependent on salmon availability.

Thank you for being a Habitat Hero

We made this monthly donor page just for you!

Restoring Douglas Creek

Join our Salmon Spotting Adventure Giveaway!

Questions? Ask Krysten!

Salmon School

How many distinct salmon populations are the in B.C.?

How many eggs does a female salmon lay?

What is the biggest Pacific salmon species?

How long can a spawning salmon go without eating?

What effect does warming water temperatures have on salmon?

How many Chinook salmon can an adult killer whale eat each day?

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