Media Releases

PSF supports SFU-led biobank that aims to save west coast kelp forests

September 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, Press

November 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

Press

Oct. 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, Press, Salmon Steward

https://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…

Salmon are coming home. Here’s how to see them!

Press

Good news: salmon are returning home to B.C.’s rivers and streams. Thanks to the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)’s interactive Salmon Spotting map, you can witness one of nature’s most spectacular migrations. From late summer to early…

Comox Valley salmon conservation community receives $139,000 boost in grants

Press

August 17, 2022 The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is pleased to announce $139,298 in grants to three salmon conservation, stewardship, and enhancement projects in the Comox Valley through PSF’s Community Salmon Program. The total value…

PSF Director appointed to the Pacific Salmon Commission

Blog, Press

August 08, 2022 The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)’s Dr. Katrina Connors has been appointed by Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to serve as a Commissioner for the Pacific Salmon Commission. Effective July 11, 2022, the…

Mossom deploys receivers to track the migration of coho smolts in the Vancouver Harbour.

Tri-Cities community members step up to save salmon

Press

July 19, 2022 It’s the time of year when salmon start their incredible journey back home from the ocean to their natal streams — many located in the Tri-Cities area of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody — to spawn. For Fraser…

PSF STATEMENT: Government of Canada outlines next steps in transition from open-net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia

Blog, Press

June 22, 2022 Today, just before the vast majority of B.C. salmon farm licenses were set to expire, the Government of Canada has issued an update on their mandate to transition away from open-net pen salmon aquaculture in British Columbia. The…

Media Releases

PSF supports SFU-led biobank that aims to save west coast kelp forests

When Disaster Strikes, PSF steps up

Salmon Return to Lower Mainland Streams

Drought effects: warm, dry streams impact salmon migrations

Salmon are coming home. Here’s how to see them!

Comox Valley salmon conservation community receives $139,000 boost in grants

PSF Director appointed to the Pacific Salmon Commission

Tri-Cities community members step up to save salmon

PSF STATEMENT: Government of Canada outlines next steps in transition from open-net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia

PSF invests $1.1 million to boost community-led salmon conservation efforts

New research indicates pathogen levels are twelve times higher near salmon farms

Salmon Health research to advance thanks to North Family Foundation gift

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