


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

PSF invests $1.1 million to boost community-led salmon conservation efforts
Blog, PressIn spring of 2022, the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s (PSF’s) Community Salmon Program distributed more than $1.1 million in funding to 116 community-led salmon conservation, enhancement, and habitat restoration projects across British Columbia.…

New research indicates pathogen levels are twelve times higher near salmon farms
Blog, PressFraser River sockeye salmon more likely to carry Tenacibaculum maritimum near open-net salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.
May 18, 2022
Vancouver, B.C. — New research indicates that Fraser sockeye were much more likely to harbour…

Salmon Health research to advance thanks to North Family Foundation gift
Blog, PressVancouver, B.C. – The Pacific Salmon Foundation Salmon Health Program launches today thanks to a $450,000 donation from the North Family Foundation, led by long-time salmon advocates Rudy and Patricia North. The donation will advance critical…

Columbia River salmon data now available in the Pacific Salmon Explorer
Blog, PressThe best publicly-available data for Pacific salmon in the Columbia River watershed is now available in the Pacific Salmon Explorer, an online data visualization tool developed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s (PSF) Salmon Watersheds Program,…

Fraser Chinook salmon can now reach estuary habitat that was inaccessible for 100 years
PressHabitat restoration project sees immediate success after creating an opening in a 7km structure that has blocked salmon habitat for over a century.
Released on April 12, 2022
Photo by Alex Harris / Raincoast Conservation Foundation.
VANCOUVER,…

Researcher provides data to solve Pacific salmon mystery
PressClear details exist for freshwater habitats, but salmon life-cycle at sea remains murky—until now
February 22, 2022
Vancouver, B.C.—As Dr. Christoph Deeg, a researcher with the Pacific Salmon Foundation, sets foot on dry land briefly…

Sixty local salmon conservation projects to advance thanks to $370k in grants
Blog, Press
The Pacific Salmon Foundation proudly announces $372,378 in grants to 60 grassroots Pacific salmon conservation projects. Across B.C. and the Yukon, 32 communities received funding as part of the Community Salmon Program’s fall grants,…

Top Post-Flood Priorities for Salmon
Blog, PressWe need improved coordinated action for salmon after extreme flooding events impacted salmon habitat across southern British Columbia. We urge officials to address issues requiring immediate action and incorporate salmon conservation into the…

On the Move: Salmon Swimming Upstream wins 2022/23 Pacific Salmon Conservation Stamp Competition
Press, Salmon Stamp CompetitionVancouver, B.C. - The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is pleased to announce the winning image for the annual Salmon Conservation Stamp Competition. Eric Jablonowski was awarded first place with his submission titled, On the Move – Salmon…

Comprehensive Salmon Data for Haida Gwaii Set to Strengthen Recovery Planning
PressDecember 08, 2021
Haida Gwaii, B.C. – In support of salmon conservation, Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) now provides a comprehensive online overview of salmon Conservation Units and their habitats in Haida Gwaii. PSF has released new data…