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- Join Watershed Watch for Running Wild in Victoria October 15, 2026Pacific salmon connect our rivers, forests and the ocean. Their journeys sustain wildlife and communities across the Pacific Northwest. On November 4, join Watershed Watch Salmon Society for a community screening of Running Wild: Return to the River at IMAX Victoria. Narrated by Liam Neeson, the 45-minute documentary follows the migration of Pacific salmonWatershed Watch Staff
- Visits from the Ghosts of Salmon Past, Present, and Future: What Legacy Will You Choose? October 14, 2026A midnight visit from three ghosts forces Greg Taylor to confront how much wild salmon we’ve lost—and the legacy we’re choosing to leave behind.Greg Taylor
- El Niño vs. Salmon October 13, 2026Warmer oceans and less precipitation could spell trouble for B.C.’s wild salmon. Here’s what a strong El Niño could mean—and how we manage fisheries.David Mills
- Flooding Safer: Lessons From Around the World That Actually Work October 6, 2026From giving rivers more room in the Netherlands to slowing floodwaters in the UK, communities are reducing flood risk while restoring nature. These projects offer lessons for B.C. on keeping people safer and restoring habitat for fish and wildlife.Lina Azeez
- Is Phillips Arm Showing Us the Way Forward? September 25, 2026Why did pink salmon surge in Phillips Arm? Kwiakah-led forest restoration, salmon farm removal and reduced fishing pressure may all offer clues.Stan Proboszcz
- Why are so many wild coho dying in marine recreational fisheries? September 23, 2026B.C.’s South Coast recreational fishery has Canada’s highest salmon bycatch mortality. Ending wasteful release rules and using safer gear could save wild coho.David Mills
- To remain sustainable, it’s time to rethink marine recreational salmon fishery management August 21, 2026B.C.’s South Coast marine recreational salmon fishery is growing—but so is the number of chinook and coho dying after release. Limiting fishing effort, updating regulations and gear, licensing guides, and implementing real-time monitoring could put the fishery on a more sustainable footing.David Mills
- 2026 Mid-Season Fisheries Update August 7, 2026In his 2026 mid-season fisheries update, fisheries expert Greg Taylor examines poor pink salmon returns, missing four-year-old sockeye and what they could mean for the Fraser and other B.C. salmon runs.Greg Taylor
- What’s Happening with Sockeye? August 7, 2026Sockeye returns on the Skeena and Fraser are falling short of preseason forecasts—but fishing pressure continues. Here’s how delayed in-season decisions and a broken treaty are putting Canadian salmon at risk.David Mills
- Bike the Dike with us this summer July 27, 2026Explore Port Coquitlam’s waterways, salmon habitat and flood infrastructure by bike. Join our guided ride on August 8 or take the self-guided tour anytime from August 1 to September 7.Watershed Watch Staff