Pacific Salmon Foundation

When salmon return home to spawn, they sustain life far beyond the river. Their journey nourishes forests, supports wildlife, and connects ecosystems from the ocean to the mountains. 🌲🐟

PSF leadership recently met with Mamalilikulla First Nation Chief Winidi (John Powell) and his team to tour the Mamalilikulla Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA), northeast of Port McNeill. Learn more about the IPCA: vist.ly/5gcz2 📸: Taylor Roades, Jim Shinkewski

Our mini-documentary about the Adams River sockeye run, ‘Ashes in the Current, ’ launches today. 🎬 Visit PSF.ca/restore to watch the full video and to learn more about how we are helping to restore salmon rivers.

Are you a student passionate about salmon? PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary offers $2,500 to students in B.C. or the Yukon enrolled in a program related to salmon conservation or restoration. Apply today: vist.ly/5eqhw

Earlier this summer, PSF funded $6,000 for the BC Conservation Foundation and the Snuneymuxw First Nation to salvage juvenile salmon in Nanaimo. So far, crews have rescued more than 5,000 fish and are working toward a plan that will allow more timed "pulse" water releases.

Working alongside Cowichan Tribes, Tla’amin Nation, A-Tlegay Fisheries Society and We Wai Kai First Nation artist Jess Chickite, we created an educational colouring booklet to visually show how salmon and herring interact in the ocean. Download it here: vist.ly/5by2m

With PSF support, Lake Babine Fisheries are building structures that mimic beaver dams in the headwaters. These will help restore the watershed's natural ability to store water and release it slowly throughout the year. Learn more: vist.ly/5bhkc

Ever seen 30,000 steelhead enter the ocean? Earlier this summer, Steelhead Lager joined PSF to participate in a steelhead release from the Seymour River Hatchery. Now they'll spend several years at sea before coming home to spawn in local streams.

PSF joined partners this week to celebrate the re-opening of qapoje Park in Comox. qapoje (kah-poh’-jeh) means “spring salmon in a creek flowing south” and the reimagined greenspace will support previously lost salmon habitat in the Comox estuary. The park is now open to the public.

To combat the spread of whirling disease, Clean, Drain and Dry all boats and equipment when moving between water bodies. With PSF support, local stewards at Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society will lead community outreach among water users this summer.

Great news! A PSF grant will extend a major coho salmon habitat restoration project led by the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society on Birkdale Farm in Comox. Learn more: vist.ly/59wc4

As of June 15, 2026, the provincial mountain snowpack is at 48% of normal, down from 64% of normal on June 1. PSF is working with partners to drive proactive drought planning, stream monitoring, and faster interventions for salmon. Learn more at PSF.CA

Pacific Salmon Foundation hosted an eelgrass mapping workshop in Courtenay and Royston last week, bringing together restoration experts, local First Nations, non-profits and stewardship groups. Learn more about our Greening the Salish Sea project: marinedata.psf.ca/knowledge-hu...

🐟 PSF's Chief Program Officer and VP of Salmon, Jason Hwang, moderated a webinar led by UBC professor Dr. Scott Hinch focused on 'Science-based Solutions for Barriers to Salmon Recovery'. If you missed it, you can catch the full recording here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKx...

🔬New published salmon research! Are juvenile Chinook salmon starving in their first winter in the ocean? PSF research suggests that winter ocean conditions might not be the cause of high mortality in juvenile salmon as previously thought. Learn more: cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...

Visit PSF’s shop to browse gifts he might actually use: t-shirts, socks, and a baseball cap, visor, or beanie perfect for a day on the water. Add a donation to help your gift go further for salmon. Find your Father’s Day gift now: vist.ly/575w8 #FathersDay #WildSalmon

Wild Salmon Day reached 7.1 million people, and it’s all thanks to YOU 🐟 From the whole team here at PSF, we are thankful to everyone who raised the flag for salmon across B.C. and the Yukon, and around the world. #WildSalmonDay

Happy #WorldOceansDay! PSF scientists are using innovative tagging and sampling techniques in the ocean to pull back the curtain on salmon health, diet, and environmental stressors in real time. Together, we can act to help salmon survive at sea. 📸: Tavish Campbell

Early warning signs indicate that drought in 2026 in British Columbia could be worse than in previous years, particularly on the south coast. This could pose significant and life-threatening challenges for salmon. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/warm-wi...

You asked, we answered. We’re tackling more of the top questions about open-net pen salmon farms in British Columbia. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/the-lat...

Happy Wild Salmon Day! 🎉 Join us today to celebrate salmon and raise awareness of the threats they face! It will take all of us to ensure healthy salmon for future generations. Share the flag and use the #WildSalmonDay.

Raise your voice for salmon! Join hundreds of people taking our 1-minute poll ahead of International Wild Salmon Day next Monday, June 1. form.typeform.com/to/ygAp9ahO?... #WildSalmonDay

PSF has released 144 grants totalling $1.93 million to support grassroots salmon conservation projects across B.C. and the Yukon, including groundbreaking habitat restoration projects. Learn more: psf.ca/news-media/1...

On western Vancouver Island, the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Redd Fish Restoration have spent a decade reviving the Tranquil Creek watershed. Restoration success stories like this show us what’s possible. But we need to do more, and fast. Learn more at vist.ly/54wh3

With support from PSF, Rivers to Ridges educators are collaborating with Indigenous knowledge holders to co-develop new salmon-focused educational resources in the Yukon this summer. Learn more: vist.ly/5455v

Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Salmon-Herring Interactions team recently brought together partners for a workshop to celebrate the achievements of the multi-year research project.

Save the date! Wild Salmon Day is June 1. This international movement will celebrate wild salmon, raise awareness of the threats they face, and spotlight important work. In partnership with Atlantic Salmon Trust, Atlantic Salmon Federation, First Nations Fisheries Council of BC.

To future-proof salmon management, PSF experts are working with partners across B.C. and the Yukon to track the status of salmon and their habitats, quantify their exposure to climate change and identify resilience pathways. Learn more about salmon resilience: vist.ly/42hua

For a limited time only, PSF is offering a gift package perfect for every nature lover in your life. Order your beautiful puzzle and card for Mother's Day, and make an impact on salmon, too. Only 30 left in stock! vist.ly/426db

How exactly do seals and sea lions impact salmon populations in rivers and estuaries? Pacific Salmon Foundation, BC Conservation Foundation, and First Nation partners on Vancouver Island are working together to find answers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz62...

Moms do so much to nurture and raise us. Let your gift this Mother’s Day do some good for juvenile salmon by helping restore the nursery habitats they depend on for food and shelter. Order your Mother's Day gift today: vist.ly/4ztax

This week is National Volunteer Week! From the entire PSF team, thank you to the hundreds of volunteer groups across B.C. and the Yukon who are hard at work to lead salmon conservation efforts in their communities. 📸: Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre

Happy Earth Day from everyone at the Pacific Salmon Foundation. 🌎🐟 An individual salmon’s journey is a reminder of this planet’s many natural wonders. #EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #PacificSalmon #WildSalmon

Last summer, a threatened population of Chinook salmon benefited from major restoration work in the Nootka Sound region of Vancouver Island. The results were almost immediate, with hundreds of salmon returning to spawn in the newly restored habitat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAm...

PSF’s new Mother’s Day gift bundle includes a limited-edition puzzle with artwork by Vancouver illustrator Delaney Cox, a thoughtful card, and real impact for salmon. Order by May 1 to receive yours in time for Mother's Day: vist.ly/4yf3y

The new 2026–2027 Salmon Conservation Stamp is here! This year's stamp features Smiley, an anatomical watercolour of a large spring Chinook painted by artist Farlyn Campbell. Learn more: vist.ly/4x58m

Join PSF’s Board. Influence salmon recovery. If you have experience in fundraising, Indigenous leadership, or governance and grant administration, we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply online today: vist.ly/4wpun

Early-bird tickets for the BC Salmon Recovery & Resilience Conference close on March 31. If you've been meaning to register, this is your chance to lock in the best rate available. Secure your tickets today at vist.ly/4vys3

Today is #WorldWaterDay💧 PSF has launched the Pacific Freshwater Monitoring Database with stream temperature data from 1,300+ monitoring sites to help inform salmon management across B.C. and the Yukon. Learn more and contribute your own data: vist.ly/4vr8q

We are delighted to be hosting our Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Secure your tickets today to enjoy a cocktail hour, excellent food, and special auctions in a beautiful venue – all for the benefit of salmon! vist.ly/4vmtt

The herring spawn is in full swing on the east coast of Vancouver Island! Check out these shots near Tofino. 📸: Tourism Ucluelet, Atleo Air & Andrew McNeil