A workshop on Calvert Island brought together divers from 6 First Nations to expand scientific diving skills and kelp habitat surveys. Supported by the Hakai Institute, @wwfcanada.org, @psfca.bsky.social, ECCC, and DFO, the program is building capacity for stewardship diving on BC's coast.

Two-thirds of salmon populations in B.C. and the Yukon are below their long-term averages. PSF’s latest State of Salmon report, launched today, shows that the majority of salmon populations are in decline, but some are showing hope in certain regions. Learn more: stateofsalmon.ca

Meet Andres Insley, a B.Sc. student at @uvic and recent recipient of PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary! We're now accepting applications to award bursaries worth $2,500 each to emerging salmon leaders like Andres. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/communi...

Check out our work here with @saanichbc.bsky.social! Thanks @psfca.bsky.social for the steadfast support! We couldn’t do it without you!

At the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack, local stewards teamed up with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to restore habitat just in time for salmon. Support from PSF through Salmon Conservation Stamp funds made this project possible: psf.ca/salmonstamp/

The Sq’éwqel are restoring vital spawning habitat for an endangered Chinook population in Maria Slough, near Agassiz, in partnership with DFO. Thanks to Salmon Conservation Stamp and donor funds, PSF was able to grant $112,384 to support this project. Learn more at psf.ca/salmonstamp/

On the Deadman River, cottonwoods have vanished and left salmon more vulnerable to drought. Skeetchestn Indian Band is leading restoration efforts with DFO and other partners to test low-cost methods that help salmon survive low flows. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/where-c...

Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon are returning in spectacular numbers this year – but what do we know about the thousands of other salmon populations across the province? A‬ study in @cdnsciencepub.com examines the decades-long decline in salmon monitoring efforts: psf.ca/news-media/s...

An estimated 27 million pink salmon are predicted to return to the Fraser River in 2025 – the highest forecast on record! Pinks have a two-year life cycle and return in higher numbers in odd-numbered years. How did the odd-year pinks become more dominant?

We're honoured to have @psfca.bsky.social's Jason Hwang join the selection committee for the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards! Nominations are open until August 15th. Learn more about Jason and why he believes ocean research is especially needed right now: www.raincoast.org/2025/07/inte...

PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary is now accepting applications! We offer $2,500 to post-secondary students in B.C. or the Yukon passionate about salmon. View the eligibility criteria and apply online today: psf.ca/work/communi...

We're all in for salmon. 🐟🐟 Read our latest annual report to learn about PSF’s efforts to advance salmon recovery and resilience and drive systemic change to tackle the pressing challenges salmon face now and in the future: psf.ca/annual-repor...

‘Everyone, Everywhere’ is a custom vessel that connects people with disabilities to wild places – and wild salmon. As a proud partner, PSF recently joined the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessible Outdoors Program aboard for a trip on the Fraser. Thank you for being such incredible partners!

More than 660,000 Fraser sockeye are now on the move! Among them, the endangered early Stuart sockeye are returning in unusually large numbers, racing 1,200 km upriver to spawn near Fort St. James. Scroll through to learn more and stay tuned for an update on early Stuart sockeye soon.

How can salmon find relief from drought and warm waters?🧵

PSF congratulates Mark Angelo for publishing his new book ‘River Magic’ and being awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from BCIT. Angelo is a longtime champion of preserving rivers and an important voice for salmon and their habitats!

This month on the podcast, hear Robert Macfarlane in conversation with Laura Lynch, from our sold out Books & Ideas event presented with @psfca.bsky.social 🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

What makes a salmon fishery sustainable in BC? Ocean Wise made 14 recommendations for wild-caught salmon fisheries in BC under their sustainable seafood label based on the best available data and guidance from an expert panel. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/putting...

Last year saw one of the highest endangered Chinook returns in a decade for the Sq’éwqel community near Agassiz. That moment was made possible by years of restoration at Maria Slough, and the work continues this summer with support from PSF's Community Salmon Program. psf.ca/news-media/1...

“This project will make a huge difference in our Chinook recovery efforts and continue to support kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ (cause to come back).” To provide 10000 m2 of salmon habitat, the Okanagan Nation Alliance is restoring the Vaseux floodplain. psf.ca/news-media/1...

Big news for salmon stewards in BC! 🎉 PSF just announced a record $1.8 million to 119 grassroots salmon projects across the province. See what salmon projects are happening near you: psf.ca/news-media/1...

Thank you for making #WildSalmonDay unforgettable. This year, people across the Atlantic and Pacific came together on June 1 to call for bold action to restore wild salmon and their habitats. wildsalmonday.com

Yesterday was #WildSalmonDay! Restoring wild salmon is a shared responsibility. Indigenous leaders and community stewards, scientists and youth are working across borders to tackle the threats salmon face. Learn more at www.WildSalmonDay.com

Many wild places depend on wild salmon. For Wild Salmon Day, let’s show the world why salmon matter. Join us and raise the flag for wild salmon this Sunday, June 1st. #WildSalmonDay #RaiseTheFlag Learn more at www.WildSalmonDay.com

Wild salmon are in crisis. On June 1, join thousands of people calling for bold action to restore wild salmon: ✅ Raise the flag on your social media ✅ Spread the word in your community ✅ Sign the declaration #WildSalmonDay #RaiseTheFlag wildsalmonday.com

It’s been an unforgettable inaugural season of Books & Ideas, and we’re honoured to close the 2025 series in the company of bestselling author and naturalist Robert Macfarlane, joining us with his new book, Is a River Alive? on June 18. 🎟️ Click here to grab your tickets: buff.ly/8z0fcMm

How PSF is learning from California’s success to create a floodplain reactivation plan in the Lower Fraser that would benefit salmon and farmers: psf.ca/blog/revivin...

PSF congratulates the newly elected members of Canada’s 45th parliament. Making Canada strong includes restoring wild salmon, a natural resource with singular significance in Canada’s identity, culture, and economy. psf.ca/blog/pacific...

💧🧬 New environmental DNA research shows that open-net pen salmon farms in BC release elevated levels of pathogens, which may pose risks to wild salmon. psf.ca/news-media/open-net-pen-atlantic-salmon-farms-in-b-c-release-elevated-pathogen-levels-study-finds

Hundreds of millions of juvenile salmon hatched from their eggs and are now rearing in streams across B.C. to prepare for their journey to the ocean. During this critical freshwater stage, young salmon must quickly master the art of survival. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/the-wil...

Herring are a vital prey species for salmon throughout their life cycle. Every spring between February and April, these silver #ForageFish put on an incredible show — massive, synchronized spawning events that turn coastal waters a milky turquoise! (📸: Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Fewer than 1% of all fish species have evolved to migrate to and from the ocean. This incredible journey gives #PacificSalmon access to more abundant food in the ocean, but it’s not without its challenges. Scroll down to learn about the epic #outmigration journey of juvenile salmon happening now 🧵

Every year, more than 20,000 young people across the Lower Mainland experience the Ocean Wise Sea Dome. This inflatable, six-metre dome will now provide a new salmon-themed digital experience with support from PSF's Community Salmon Program. Learn more: psf.ca/news-media/6...

Last chance to enter our Valentine’s Day #contest! 💌 Celebrate by sending a funny salmon-themed eCard to your friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Every eCard you send counts as an entry to win a #salmon prize pack! Enter the contest today: psf.ca/valentines/ #PacificSalmon

With support from PSF, the Powell River Salmon Society will acquire new equipment to monitor the impacts of climate change, landslides, log jams, and pollution in the Lank Creek watershed. Learn more about Community Salmon Program grants: psf.ca/news-media/6...

Contest alert! For Valentine’s Day, we’re making it easy to share some appreciation for the special “salmon” in your life. Send a free salmon-themed eCard to friends, family, or colleagues and enter to win our contest. Prizes include wild sustainable seafood and PSF swag! psf.ca/valentines/

In 2024, the Pacific Salmon Foundation channelled all efforts and resources toward research, projects, and grants to rebuild salmon for generations to come.