The Pacific Salmon Commission’s (PSC) Northern and Southern Funds have selected 85 projects to receive a total of $9.9M USD in funding for 2026. Northern Fund: $5.28M USD awarded to 38 projects Southern Fund: $4.62M USD awarded to 47 projects All funded projects align...
News & Announcements
2026 Larry Rutter Award Ceremony
The Pacific Salmon Commission is pleased to announce that Dr. Laurie Weitkamp is the recipient of the 2026 Larry Rutter Award in Pacific Salmon Conservation. She received the honors at the Commission’s 41st Annual Meeting in Vancouver, B.C. Laurie holds three degrees...
2025 Lorraine Loomis Memorial Scholarship Recipient Announced
The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Lorraine Loomis Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Arielle Koenig of the Wet’suwet’en Nation in British Columbia will receive the $5,000 award for the 2025/26 academic year at the University...
Northern Fund Issues Their 2026 Call for Proposals
The Pacific Salmon Commission’s Northern Fund Committee (NFC) hereby issues its 2026 Call for Proposals for projects which are consistent with, and necessary for, the implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Private, non-profit, and public sector applicants are...
Southern Fund Issues Their 2026 Call for Proposals
The Pacific Salmon Commission’s Southern Fund Committee (SFC) is issuing this 2026 Call for Proposals for project concepts that support the implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Private, non-profit, and public sector applicants are encouraged to apply. The SFC...
Mark Selective Fisheries Fund 2025 Request for Proposals
The Mark Selective Fishery Fund Committee is pleased to announce its 2025 Request for Proposals for projects starting between November 2025 and October 2026. The Committee expects that approximately $1.4M US will be allocated to successful projects in this funding...
Expression of Interest for Economists
Expression of Interest for Economists The Pacific Salmon Commission is seeking expressions of interest from one or more economists to: Identify and access relevant salmon catch and economic data in Canada and the United States from federal, state, and provincial...
$9.5M in Funding Announced by the Northern and Southern Funds
The Pacific Salmon Commission’s (PSC) Northern and Southern Funds have selected 83 projects to receive a total of $9.5M USD in funding for 2025. Northern Fund: $5M USD awarded to 37 projects Southern Fund: $4.5M USD awarded to 46 projects All funded projects align...
2025 Larry Rutter Award Ceremony
The Pacific Salmon Commission is proud to announce that Mr. Steve Gotch is the recipient of the 2025 Larry Rutter Award in Pacific Salmon Conservation. Steve has served the Pacific Salmon Commission in several capacities for many years including Yukon River Panel...
Tribal and First Nations Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
A signing ceremony was held during the PSC's 40th Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Portland Hotel at the Oregon Convention Center on February 11th, 2025 to commemorate a new Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Tribal Caucus and the First Nations Caucus of...
Expression of Interest: Yukon River Salmon Rebuilding Plan
The Yukon River Panel is seeking a qualified service provider to support the development of a rebuilding plan for the Yukon River mainstem Chinook salmon. This vital initiative follows an agreement signed on April 1, 2024, between Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the...
2024 Lorraine Loomis Memorial Scholarship Recipient Announced
The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Lorraine Loomis Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Kristen Reece of Alaska will receive the $5,000 award for the 2024/2025 academic year at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Ms. Reece,...
