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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

PSF leadership recently met with Mamalilikulla First Nation Chief Winidi (John Powell) and his team to tour the Mamalilikulla Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA), northeast of Port McNeill. Learn more about the IPCA: vist.ly/5gcz2 📸: Taylor Roades, Jim Shinkewski

Man in traditional headdress with text about declining salmon runs.

Three people walking on a rocky shore with a mountain and lake.

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Six people sitting and standing outdoors in front of a large carved artwork.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our mini-documentary about the Adams River sockeye run, ‘Ashes in the Current, ’ launches today. 🎬 Visit PSF.ca/restore to watch the full video and to learn more about how we are helping to restore salmon rivers.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are you a student passionate about salmon? PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary offers $2,500 to students in B.C. or the Yukon enrolled in a program related to salmon conservation or restoration. Apply today: vist.ly/5eqhw

Person in water holding a fish with 'Stewardship Bursary Now Open for Students' text.

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Woman on a boat holding a transparent container with a fish inside.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Earlier this summer, PSF funded $6,000 for the BC Conservation Foundation and the Snuneymuxw First Nation to salvage juvenile salmon in Nanaimo. So far, crews have rescued more than 5,000 fish and are working toward a plan that will allow more timed "pulse" water releases.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Working alongside Cowichan Tribes, Tla’amin Nation, A-Tlegay Fisheries Society and We Wai Kai First Nation artist Jess Chickite, we created an educational colouring booklet to visually show how salmon and herring interact in the ocean. Download it here: vist.ly/5by2m

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Colouring Booklet | Strait of Georgia: Salmon-Herring

Colour & learn! Download PSF's free Salmon-Herring Colouring Booklet, with First Nations language pieces & artwork.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

With PSF support, Lake Babine Fisheries are building structures that mimic beaver dams in the headwaters. These will help restore the watershed's natural ability to store water and release it slowly throughout the year. Learn more: vist.ly/5bhkc

Aerial view of riverbed with submerged salmon and text overlay about landscape changes.

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Stream with a bridge and quote about logging and climate change.

Two people wearing red jackets, handling long sticks in a grassy field with trees.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Ever seen 30,000 steelhead enter the ocean? Earlier this summer, Steelhead Lager joined PSF to participate in a steelhead release from the Seymour River Hatchery. Now they'll spend several years at sea before coming home to spawn in local streams.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

PSF joined partners this week to celebrate the re-opening of qapoje Park in Comox. qapoje (kah-poh’-jeh) means “spring salmon in a creek flowing south” and the reimagined greenspace will support previously lost salmon habitat in the Comox estuary. The park is now open to the public.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

To combat the spread of whirling disease, Clean, Drain and Dry all boats and equipment when moving between water bodies. With PSF support, local stewards at Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society will lead community outreach among water users this summer.

Map with 'Where's Whirling Disease?' title and Kootenay Lake circled.

People walking on a beach, children swimming, text about salmon disease.

People at a Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society booth with an educational quote.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Great news! A PSF grant will extend a major coho salmon habitat restoration project led by the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society on Birkdale Farm in Comox. Learn more: vist.ly/59wc4

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Quote from John Neilson about Brooklyn Creek restoration.

Aerial map showing farm development from 2022 to 2027 with labeled areas and a creek.

Two people in jackets picking berries from a bush.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As of June 15, 2026, the provincial mountain snowpack is at 48% of normal, down from 64% of normal on June 1. PSF is working with partners to drive proactive drought planning, stream monitoring, and faster interventions for salmon. Learn more at PSF.CA

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Salmon underwater with text about thermal stress.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Pacific Salmon Foundation hosted an eelgrass mapping workshop in Courtenay and Royston last week, bringing together restoration experts, local First Nations, non-profits and stewardship groups. Learn more about our Greening the Salish Sea project: marinedata.psf.ca/knowledge-hu...

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🐟 PSF's Chief Program Officer and VP of Salmon, Jason Hwang, moderated a webinar led by UBC professor Dr. Scott Hinch focused on 'Science-based Solutions for Barriers to Salmon Recovery'. If you missed it, you can catch the full recording here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKx...

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Science-based Solutions for 'Barriers' to Salmon Recovery Webinar

YouTube video by UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🔬New published salmon research! Are juvenile Chinook salmon starving in their first winter in the ocean? PSF research suggests that winter ocean conditions might not be the cause of high mortality in juvenile salmon as previously thought. Learn more: cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Visit PSF’s shop to browse gifts he might actually use: t-shirts, socks, and a baseball cap, visor, or beanie perfect for a day on the water. Add a donation to help your gift go further for salmon. Find your Father’s Day gift now: vist.ly/575w8 #FathersDay #WildSalmon

A promotional image showcasing salmon-themed gifts for Father's Day, including hats and shirts, set against a serene outdoor background with a smiling man wearing a cap and safety vest.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Wild Salmon Day reached 7.1 million people, and it’s all thanks to YOU 🐟 From the whole team here at PSF, we are thankful to everyone who raised the flag for salmon across B.C. and the Yukon, and around the world. #WildSalmonDay

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy #WorldOceansDay! PSF scientists are using innovative tagging and sampling techniques in the ocean to pull back the curtain on salmon health, diet, and environmental stressors in real time. Together, we can act to help salmon survive at sea. 📸: Tavish Campbell

A serene underwater scene featuring a kelp forest with sunlight piercing through the water, illuminating schools of fish. The golden kelp sways gently, adding a peaceful ambiance to the marine environment.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Early warning signs indicate that drought in 2026 in British Columbia could be worse than in previous years, particularly on the south coast. This could pose significant and life-threatening challenges for salmon. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/warm-wi...

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

You asked, we answered. We’re tackling more of the top questions about open-net pen salmon farms in British Columbia. Learn more: psf.ca/blog/the-lat...

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Wild Salmon Day! 🎉 Join us today to celebrate salmon and raise awareness of the threats they face! It will take all of us to ensure healthy salmon for future generations. Share the flag and use the #WildSalmonDay.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Raise your voice for salmon! Join hundreds of people taking our 1-minute poll ahead of International Wild Salmon Day next Monday, June 1. form.typeform.com/to/ygAp9ahO?... #WildSalmonDay

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

PSF has released 144 grants totalling $1.93 million to support grassroots salmon conservation projects across B.C. and the Yukon, including groundbreaking habitat restoration projects. Learn more: psf.ca/news-media/1...

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

On western Vancouver Island, the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Redd Fish Restoration have spent a decade reviving the Tranquil Creek watershed. Restoration success stories like this show us what’s possible. But we need to do more, and fast. Learn more at vist.ly/54wh3

A helicopter aids in an environmental restoration project over a forested area, highlighting a process-based approach. The mood is proactive and informative.

Two forestry workers handle logging equipment in a dusty, wooded area. The scene conveys a sense of teamwork in an industrial setting.

Aerial view of a lush forest and river with a quote emphasizing environmental conservation by Saya Masso, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

With support from PSF, Rivers to Ridges educators are collaborating with Indigenous knowledge holders to co-develop new salmon-focused educational resources in the Yukon this summer. Learn more: vist.ly/5455v

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Salmon-Herring Interactions team recently brought together partners for a workshop to celebrate the achievements of the multi-year research project.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A global partnership by Pacific Salmon Foundation, Atlantic Salmon Trust, Atlantic Salmon Federation, and First Nations Fisheries Council of BC

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

As part of the United Nations global restoration movement, this Wild Salmon Day will celebrate salmon habitat restoration efforts. We invite you to share the great work happening in your community on June 1. Use the hashtag #WildSalmonDay so we can reshare!

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

On June 1, International Wild Salmon Day, people will come together to build momentum for salmon recovery. This year's theme is: Restore salmon rivers. It starts with healthy habitats. Learn more at wildsalmonday.com #WildSalmonDay #GenerationRestoration

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Save the date! Wild Salmon Day is June 1. This international movement will celebrate wild salmon, raise awareness of the threats they face, and spotlight important work. In partnership with Atlantic Salmon Trust, Atlantic Salmon Federation, First Nations Fisheries Council of BC.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

To future-proof salmon management, PSF experts are working with partners across B.C. and the Yukon to track the status of salmon and their habitats, quantify their exposure to climate change and identify resilience pathways. Learn more about salmon resilience: vist.ly/42hua

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

For a limited time only, PSF is offering a gift package perfect for every nature lover in your life. Order your beautiful puzzle and card for Mother's Day, and make an impact on salmon, too. Only 30 left in stock! vist.ly/426db

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

How exactly do seals and sea lions impact salmon populations in rivers and estuaries? Pacific Salmon Foundation, BC Conservation Foundation, and First Nation partners on Vancouver Island are working together to find answers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz62...

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Monitoring seal and sea lions in estuaries on Vancouver Island

YouTube video by Pacific Salmon Foundation

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Moms do so much to nurture and raise us. Let your gift this Mother’s Day do some good for juvenile salmon by helping restore the nursery habitats they depend on for food and shelter. Order your Mother's Day gift today: vist.ly/4ztax

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week! From the entire PSF team, thank you to the hundreds of volunteer groups across B.C. and the Yukon who are hard at work to lead salmon conservation efforts in their communities. 📸: Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day from everyone at the Pacific Salmon Foundation. 🌎🐟 An individual salmon’s journey is a reminder of this planet’s many natural wonders. #EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #PacificSalmon #WildSalmon

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

City of Campbell River – 69% Town of Port McNeill – 60%  Comox Valley Regional District – 47%

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

They found the following levels of modification (e.g. structures such as seawalls, which have demonstrable negative impacts on the habitat) in coastal cities: Victoria & Esquimalt urban waterfront area –  46% Regional District of Nanaimo – 30%

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

PSF research has found that decades of coastal development have altered approximately 35% of the shoreline, including nearshore habitats critical for juvenile salmon and other coastal wildlife, on a large portion of the east coast of Vancouver Island. Learn more: marinedata.psf.ca/atlases/resi...

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Resilient Coasts for Salmon Atlas - PSF Marine Data Centre

Interactive map showcasing shoreline modifications, overwater structures, and log accumulation along the east coast of Vancouver Island.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Last summer, a threatened population of Chinook salmon benefited from major restoration work in the Nootka Sound region of Vancouver Island. The results were almost immediate, with hundreds of salmon returning to spawn in the newly restored habitat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAm...

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$1.3 million restoration project to revive Vancouver Island Chinook

YouTube video by Pacific Salmon Foundation

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

PSF’s new Mother’s Day gift bundle includes a limited-edition puzzle with artwork by Vancouver illustrator Delaney Cox, a thoughtful card, and real impact for salmon. Order by May 1 to receive yours in time for Mother's Day: vist.ly/4yf3y

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The new 2026–2027 Salmon Conservation Stamp is here! This year's stamp features Smiley, an anatomical watercolour of a large spring Chinook painted by artist Farlyn Campbell. Learn more: vist.ly/4x58m

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Between 2021 and 2025, PSF’s Resilient Coasts for Salmon team mapped the coastline from Victoria to Port McNeill in a small boat called Wilbur, capturing high-resolution imagery and then digitizing the structures they saw into an interactive map. Learn more: marinedata.psf.ca/atlases/resi...

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Resilient Coasts for Salmon Atlas - PSF Marine Data Centre

Interactive map showcasing shoreline modifications, overwater structures, and log accumulation along the east coast of Vancouver Island.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Approximately 35% of Vancouver Island’s east coast has been modified by hard armoured structures like sea walls, piers, and rip rap.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Join PSF’s Board. Influence salmon recovery. If you have experience in fundraising, Indigenous leadership, or governance and grant administration, we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply online today: vist.ly/4wpun

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Early-bird tickets for the BC Salmon Recovery & Resilience Conference close on March 31. If you've been meaning to register, this is your chance to lock in the best rate available. Secure your tickets today at vist.ly/4vys3

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Today is #WorldWaterDay💧 PSF has launched the Pacific Freshwater Monitoring Database with stream temperature data from 1,300+ monitoring sites to help inform salmon management across B.C. and the Yukon. Learn more and contribute your own data: vist.ly/4vr8q

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We are delighted to be hosting our Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Secure your tickets today to enjoy a cocktail hour, excellent food, and special auctions in a beautiful venue – all for the benefit of salmon! vist.ly/4vmtt

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The herring spawn is in full swing on the east coast of Vancouver Island! Check out these shots near Tofino. 📸: Tourism Ucluelet, Atleo Air & Andrew McNeil

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Results show that Pacific herring are the most important food for Chinook salmon in the Salish Sea. But salmon diets vary by place and season - anchovy, sand lance, and even deep-sea lanternfish also showed up in surprising numbers. Read the paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Using the Diet Composition of Adult Chinook Salmon to Understand the Regional Structure of Salish Sea Forage Communities

Small pelagic fish and other forage species are patchily distributed over space and time, resulting in variable foraging conditions experienced by their predators. The high-resolution data necessary ...

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

What do Chinook salmon eat? More than 250 recreational anglers across B.C. have been helping PSF-funded scientists find out.

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