Salmon Spotting

Salmon are back. See one of nature’s most epic migrations in your backyard.

How we support salmon

Salmon Data

Our Salmon Watersheds Program is actively strengthening the baseline of scientific information available for wild Pacific salmon populations and their habitats.

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Community
Investments

Our Community Salmon Program supports volunteer and community–driven organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects.

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Marine Science

Our research efforts, conservation initiatives, and commitment to salmon health studies make up our Marine Science program in the Salish Sea.

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State of Salmon

How are salmon doing?

PSF’s State of Salmon Report covers the state and trends of all six species of Pacific salmon, including steelhead, in 10 major regions across B.C. and the Yukon.

The majority of salmon are in long-term decline, yet some species are showing recovery in certain regions, demonstrating the resilience of salmon.

Two-thirds of salmon populations are below their long-term averages, but some species have increased in abundance, especially in southern regions.

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News & Stories

Finding the ‘cold’ in the Coldwater River

Blog, Climate Adaptation Series, Salmon Steward

What connects British Columbia’s lush west coast to the arid, dry Nicola Valley in the Southern Interior? Look no further than the Pacific salmon migration. As salmon travel from the coast into the Nicola Valley, they bring an important pulse of nutrients inland. The Coldwater River, the largest tributary of the Nicola River, is critical for both juvenile and adult salmon.

Community Bursary Spotlight: Selena Carl

Blog, Community Salmon Program

Meet Selena Carl, a dedicated salmon steward whose research is helping improve survival for endangered juvenile Chinook in the Okanagan. Each year, the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) awards multiple bursaries worth $2,500 each to passionate…

POLL: Large majority of British Columbians support government investment in Pacific salmon recovery

Blog, Press

A new poll by Leger shows that more than four in five British Columbians support government investment in the recovery of Pacific salmon. This polling affirms PSF recommendations to renew investments in salmon recovery in the federal budget to ensure progress made through these initiatives continues.

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Salmon Spotting

Salmon are back. See one of nature’s most epic migrations in your backyard.

How we support salmon

Salmon Data

Community Investments

Marine Science

State of Salmon

How are salmon doing?

News & Stories

How you can help

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Community
Investments