State of Salmon:
2026 Report

Explore Findings

2026 Report

State of Salmon

Explore new findings on wild Pacific salmon populations
in British Columbia and the Yukon.

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How we support salmon

Science

Our independent research is uncovering why salmon are declining and what it will take to help them recover.

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Action

Our recovery plans, grants, and emergency funding help to support the people and projects bringing salmon back across B.C. and the Yukon.

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INFLUENCE

Our objective, nonpartisan advice, backed by independent science and decades of trusted partnerships, gives salmon a voice at the decision-making table.

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State of Salmon

How are salmon doing?

Approximately half of all salmon populations in British Columbia and the Yukon are below their long-term average.

That’s one key finding from PSF’s 2026 State of Salmon Report. Now in its third year, the report tracks all six Pacific salmon species, including steelhead, across 10 major regions of B.C. and the Yukon.

Many populations remain in long-term decline, but some species are recovering in certain regions — a sign of salmon’s resilience.

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News & Stories

Building salmon resilience in the Nicola River

Blog, Salmon Steward

Salmon in the Nicola River are caught in a perfect storm of flood, fire, and drought. Some populations in the Nicola are still holding steady or recovering; threatened Chinook are not. Partners are installing engineered log jams (ELJs) to advance salmon recovery.

Century-old Comox farm sees salmon restoration

Blog, Community Salmon Program, Salmon Steward

Five years ago, the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society near Comox on Vancouver Island almost shut down for good. That was until they received a $19,850 PSF grant, allowing them to launch and sustain critical restoration efforts in Brooklyn Creek.

A roadmap to recovery for Upper Fraser Chinook

Blog, Climate Adaptation Series, Salmon Steward

Upper Fraser Chinook salmon are integral to B.C.’s cultures and ecosystems. The Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFFCA) and Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) are tackling declines through a solutions-oriented approach.

Come salmon spotting with us!

Spot salmon across B.C. with our map.

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