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  • CodeBlue Keeps Winning the Argument. It’s Time to Win the Policy. October 29, 2026
    CodeBlue BC has helped put watershed security on B.C.’s political map. Now it’s time to turn public support into lasting protections for freshwater.
    Meghan Rooney
  • What the election means for wild salmon October 27, 2026
    A new provincial government brings challenges and opportunities for wild salmon and B.C.’s watersheds. Drawing on lessons from past governments, public opinion research and commitments in the Conservative platform, we look at what lies ahead and how we'll continue defending wild salmon over the next four years.
    Aaron Hill
  • Help shape Canada’s water future October 21, 2026
    Have your say on Canada's National Water Security Strategy by October 25. Use our survey guide and suggested responses to help make your submission.
    Watershed Watch Staff
  • B.C. election 2026 commitments relevant to wild salmon and their habitats October 20, 2026
    Ahead of B.C.’s October 24 provincial election, we’ve gathered platform commitments relevant to wild salmon and their habitasts from four parties.
    Watershed Watch Staff
  • Join Watershed Watch for Running Wild in Victoria October 15, 2026
    Pacific 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 salmon
    Watershed Watch Staff
  • Visits from the Ghosts of Salmon Past, Present, and Future: What Legacy Will You Choose? October 14, 2026
    A 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, 2026
    Warmer 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, 2026
    From 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
  • Where to see salmon spawning October 4, 2026
    Witness one of nature’s greatest migrations! See salmon returning to B.C. streams and share your sightings with #SalmonSpawnWatch.
    Watershed Watch Staff
  • Is Phillips Arm Showing Us the Way Forward? September 25, 2026
    Why did pink salmon surge in Phillips Arm? Kwiakah-led forest restoration, salmon farm removal and reduced fishing pressure may all offer clues.
    Stan Proboszcz

Herring Fishery Collapsing on Canada's Pacific Coast