Pacific Salmon Foundation

📣 Calling for applications! We are now accepting grant applications from community-led organizations working to restore salmon and their habitats in B.C. and the Yukon. Find the full eligibility criteria and apply online by February 15, 2026: https://vist.ly/4myvy PSF’s Community Salmon Program leverages approximately $1.5 million in revenue from the Salmon Conservation Stamp with generous donor funds to support 150+ salmon stewardship projects every year. -

The Pacific Salmon Foundation remembers the life of Dick Bradshaw – a passionate fisherman and longtime supporter of Pacific salmon conservation in British Columbia. https://lnkd.in/g5jKigmp

PSF scientists recently published a research breakthrough on identifying food deprivation in wild salmon.   The study developed and validated genetic technology that can determine whether fish are starving through a small, non-lethal gill sample.   This cutting-edge research led by PSF is an exciting development for salmon conservation as, used in conjunction with other tools, it enables researchers to measure if prey limitation is impacting salmon survival.   https://lnkd.in/gTucfe8T

The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia has named the Cowichan River and the section of the Fraser River between Mission and Hope as B.C.'s most endangered rivers. “These are both iconic waterways,” says Mark Angelo, ORCBC’s Rivers Chair and founder of both B.C. and World Rivers Day. “The Fraser is one of the most productive rivers on the planet. The Cowichan is an important salmon stream, culturally significant to the Cowichan people, and a recreational asset for anglers and paddlers. All this is at risk. But on both rivers we are seeing glimmers of hope.” Learn more about the challenges these rivers face and the progress that has been achieved: https://vist.ly/4m9c2

Ever wonder where stormwater goes? 🌧️ In urban areas, rainwater flows over roads, roofs, and parking lots - picking up a cocktail of toxic chemicals along the way. That runoff often drains into salmon streams. From tire particles to industrial pollutants, these toxins can harm salmon health, behaviour, and survival - especially during major rain events. Rain gardens are effective at filtering out toxic chemicals from stormwater before they enter sensitive waterways. A UBC study found that rain gardens removed 90% of 6PPD-quinone – a toxin found in car tires - from urban runoff. PSF has been in conversation with Metro Vancouver and its municipalities about stormwater management, and a strong commitment to protect local salmon habitat has emerged. However, balancing best stormwater management with the demands of urban growth and densification continues to be an ongoing challenge for municipalities in the Lower Mainland. Learn more: https://vist.ly/4m7tz

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re looking back at some of the big wins for salmon this year. In September, a threatened population of Chinook salmon benefited from $1.3 million worth of restoration work in the Nootka Sound region of Vancouver Island. Just a month after construction was completed, hundreds of salmon were seen spawning at the restored site. “This project is a big deal,” says Jason Hwang, Chief Program Officer and Vice President of Salmon, PSF. “It’s a big deal in terms of the money going into it, but it’s also going to be a big deal in terms of the benefits to salmon and to this river.” The work revitalized spawning habitat in the Muchalat watershed, a system that has been heavily impacted by logging and climate change. Thank you to Nootka Sound Watershed Society, Ecofish Research Ltd., a Trinity Consultants Canada Team and Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation for collaborating for salmon! Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gQTRzWwB

As 2025 comes to a close, there are only a few days left to support salmon this year and receive a charitable tax receipt. Thanks to our valued community of supporters, PSF made incredible progress for salmon recovery in 2025... but there is more work ahead. 🐟💛 There are so many ways your gift can make a difference. If our work inspires you, please consider donating to the Pacific Salmon Foundation today. Visit: psf.ca/adapt

Catching the ferry this holiday season? ⛴️ Mr. Brown has taken up residence at BC Ferries, informing travellers about PSF and the importance of salmon. You’ll also spot our furriest employee on Global News and Global BC, as well as on social media, reminding everyone that “We all need salmon.” Learn more about how to give back to salmon 🐟 💛: https://psf.ca/mrbrown/ Thanks for helping us get the word out, PATTISON Outdoor & BC Ferries!

What is the state of salmon in B.C.’s largest salmon-bearing watershed, the #FraserRiver? The Fraser River basin boasts the province’s most plentiful sockeye populations, with historical abundance in the millions. But two-thirds of B.C.’s total population also lives in the area. The region is highly impacted by urban and industrial development, particularly the Fraser estuary, which drains into the ocean near Vancouver. All species of salmon swim through this highly urbanized stretch of river, exposing salmon to the cumulative pressures of habitat degradation and pollution. Historical and recent landslides have also impacted Fraser salmon. A 1914 slide near Hells Gate blocked salmon passage, and populations never fully recovered. More recent slides in 2019 (at Big Bar near Lillooet) and 2024 (on the Chilcotin River) have posed challenges for salmon migrations. Our State of Salmon Report provides an overview of how salmon are doing in the Fraser River and in the 9 other regions across B.C. and the Yukon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3pRkgMz