PSF responds to DFO aquaculture licence review
BlogPSF strongly believes that contemplating open-net pen aquaculture licenses of up to six years is in direct conflict with the open-net pen transition plan promised for 2025. We should be moving away from licensing open-net pen aquaculture and…
A look from above: how drones can support salmon battling climate change
Blog, Salmon StewardThis story originally appeared in the Winter 2023 edition of Salmon Steward, the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s quarterly print magazine.
With climate change comes warming waters – a potential death sentence for salmon.
As water warms,…
“All drains lead to fish”: the story behind Fish on Fences
BlogPSF researchers have completed a review of Pacific salmon hatcheries in British Columbia. The first of its kind since the mid-1990s, the review led to 14 reports and several recommendations.
PSF requests Canada to investigate tire toxin impacting salmon
Blog, PressThe Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) has been supporting local, British Columbia-based research related to 6PPD and its impact on salmon in their freshwater habitats for the past few years.
Steelhead data reveal major conservation concerns across B.C.
Blog, PressJan. 31, 2024
The Pacific Salmon Foundation has released new datasets and a report outlining the poor status of most British Columbia steelhead and recommending urgent actions.
New status assessments for steelhead populations in British…
Grants totaling $792,304 to advance 65 local salmon restoration projects
Blog, PressJan. 18, 2024
PSF funds 65 local projects, leveraging $3.7 million in total value for salmon
In the fall of 2023, the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) granted $792,304 to 65 community-led salmon restoration, education, and stewardship projects…
Salmon recovery lessons from the Evergreen State
Blog, Salmon StewardPatchwork efforts to manage and conserve salmon in B.C. lack coordination. A tried and tested model from Washington state inspires planning for a new provincial salmon recovery strategy.
This story originally appeared in the Winter 2023 edition…
Tackling kelp data gaps in Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds
Blog, Salmon StewardThis story originally appeared in the Winter 2023 edition of Salmon Steward, the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s quarterly print magazine.
Healthy kelp is essential to the well-being of Pacific salmon in B.C.
Every summer, millions of juvenile…
A year in review: celebrating salmon wins in 2023
BlogA message from Michael Meneer, President and CEO, Pacific Salmon Foundation
In 2023, the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)’s team levelled up efforts to help Pacific salmon thanks to you – our partners, supporters, and donors.
With your…