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- 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
- 2026 Salmon Forecast July 9, 2026Watershed Watch's fisheries expert Greg Taylor provides a forecast for 2026 salmon returns.Greg Taylor
- Before the Forecast: Why 2026 Salmon Returns Are So Hard to Predict July 2, 2026Climate change, poor freshwater conditions and DFO monitoring cuts make 2026 salmon returns harder to predict, manage and defend for B.C. communities.Greg Taylor
- How to Submit Your B.C. Budget Recommendations June 17, 2026The province has opened public submissions for Budget 2027. Tell decision-makers exactly what investments our rivers, watersheds, and wild salmon need.Lina Azeez
- Two Shots Across the Bow of This Year’s Fisheries Forecasts June 2, 2026New warnings on El Niño and hatchery production suggest tougher times ahead for Pacific salmon, despite recent years of strong returns.David Mills