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In March 2026, several major government funding programs that supported PSF for more than five years came to an end.

Since 2019, PSF has received tens of millions of dollars in grant funding from federal and provincial governments — an effective investment into B.C.’s environment, economy, and communities. With these investments, we’ve made great strides in science, conservation, and innovation to help salmon amid evolving challenges like climate change.

Today, the future of government investment in Pacific salmon is uncertain. Shifting federal priorities, combined with ongoing fiscal pressures, mean sustained public funding for salmon is not guaranteed.

Over PSF’s 35-plus years of experience, we have navigated these cycles before. We understand what it takes to keep the needle moving for Pacific salmon during these periods of flux.

PSF will continue to advance science and research, award grants to community groups and First Nations, and improve salmon recovery and resilience, all while focusing on what matters most: saving and restoring wild Pacific salmon.

That work is only possible because of you.

The passion and dedication of our philanthropic community have always been the backbone of PSF, enabling us to lead in salmon recovery, resilience, and habitat restoration.

For example, during the last decade, PSF has published key data assessments on salmon and their habitats to inform conservation planning and decision-making — filling gaps that haven’t been addressed before and strengthening the resilience of the iconic species (see page 5).

We’ve also been actively conducting research in the field, helping answer burning questions about salmon — from uncovering the ocean stages that may challenge their survival (see pages 6 to 7) to assessing the risks open-net pen salmon farms pose to wild salmon (see pages 11 to 12).

At this critical moment for salmon when twothirds of populations are in long-term decline, we cannot afford to slow progress.

Today, your support matters now more than ever to catalyze action. Your investment will be instrumental in the coming years to ensure we can continue conducting critical science, restoring watersheds, and implementing innovative solutions to address the growing challenges salmon face.

You’ve trusted us for decades to help make a difference for salmon. With your support, we can continue this vital work together, ensuring Pacific salmon not only persist, but thrive, for generations to come.

Sincerely,
Michael Meneer
President & CEO, Pacific Salmon Foundation