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Chinook and chum salmon (credit: Tavish Campbell)

DFO science advice processes need overhaul, say scientists

July 31, 2023 Canada needs an independent scientific body to provide strengthened fisheries science advice that can help Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fulfill its legal duty to protect and conserve fish for Canadians, according to a peer-reviewed…

Province builds on unprecedented investment in wild salmon recovery

Blog, Press

June 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, Press

May 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, Press

PSF 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, Press

February 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.

Press

Feb. 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 Competition

The 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.

Media Releases

DFO science advice processes need overhaul, say scientists

Province builds on unprecedented investment in wild salmon recovery

European Green Crabs addressed thanks to Government of Canada funds

Countless volunteers and nearly 100 salmon conservation projects across B.C. granted $1M

PSF Statement: Government of Canada decision on Discovery Islands fish farms

Paper Excellence Canada contributes $100,000 to advance salmon restoration across B.C.

A special gift for Pacific salmon this holiday season: Prince of Whales plays santa for salmon

2023/2024 Salmon Conservation Stamp Winner Announced

Thousands of salmon make it upstream just before winter

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

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