Welcoming our new Operations Manager, Melissa Desousa
Join us in welcoming Melissa Desousa to the Watershed Watch Salmon Society team. Melissa is our new operations manager.
2026 Salmon Outlook: Part 1 – Environmental Conditions
Watershed Watch recaps DFO's presentation on the environmental conditions that are used to predict 2026 salmon returns, with additional insights and observations from fisheries expert Greg Taylor.
What is Alaska Trying to Hide?
At the Pacific Salmon Commission, Alaska blocked transparency on intercepted salmon—raising urgent questions about missing data and treaty reform.
Mowi Loses and Wild Salmon Win – Federal Court of Appeal
A win for wild salmon. The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Mowi’s appeal, keeping fish farms out of the Discovery Islands to protect wild salmon.
It’s 2026 — Who Will Stand Up for Salmon?
2026 is a pivotal year for wild salmon. With treaty talks, DFO cuts, and overfishing threats, salmon need champions more than ever.
Climate Change is Increasing Flood Risk in B.C. Are You Ready?
Climate change is increasing flood risk across B.C. Learn how flood hazards, flood-prone areas, and watershed health affect people, property, and salmon.
Reverse cuts to wild salmon monitoring programs, says alliance in open letter to fisheries minister
Essential salmon monitoring across B.C. is at risk as federal budget cuts deepen. Twenty-six organizations, coordinated in part by Watershed Watch, are urging the Minister to restore and protect these vital programs.
Freshwater Shouldn’t Be a Casualty of B.C.’s Development Boom
Industrial development in B.C. is accelerating while industrial water rates have remained unchanged for over a decade. Industry still pays as little as $2.25 for a million litres of freshwater. Modernizing these rates and reinvesting in our watersheds is one of the fastest, most practical steps the province can take to defend wild salmon and watershed health.
2025 South Coast Fall Salmon Recap
Read Greg Taylor's latest salmon recap, covering 2025 coastwide salmon harvests by area, sector and gear type and the economic value of the respective harvests, and a reflection on the value we place on discarded salmon.
Why Are B.C. Salmon Farms Hiding Their Lice Numbers?
B.C. salmon farms are pulling back lice reporting, raising risks for wild salmon and reducing public transparency.