Program Funding Request
Tell us about your project! Let us know how the project will help anadromous fish, improve habitat or help restore pacific salmon stocks. Outline your funding request clearly.
Conservation Of Wild Pacific Salmon.
Photo courtesy of Bentley’s Fishing Adventures
The importance of wild Pacific salmon conservation cannot be overstated.
Salmon have shaped British Columbia’s rivers, coastlines, communities, and outdoor traditions for thousands of years. Their migration connects mountain streams to the Pacific Ocean, feeds countless species of wildlife, supports local economies, and creates unforgettable moments for the anglers who pursue them.
Today, wild Pacific salmon face increasing challenges. Habitat loss, changing ocean conditions, barriers to migration, declining water quality, and climate change continue to place pressure on remaining populations.
The future of wild salmon depends on people who care enough to protect them. That’s where your participation and the Pacific Salmon Slam come in.
Every Angler is an Active Conservation Partner.
We see you, angler. You already care, you already contribute. This is another way for you to leave the resource better than you found it.
Your participation in the Pacific Salmon Slam makes you a conservationist. Every time you register for a Slam authorization, you create a direct connection between recreation and stewardship. Thank you for helping us support resource sustainability in the province of British Columbia. The majority of your Pacific Salmon Slam fee directly funds conservation, with a small portion retained to help us cover the costs associated with program delivery.
Photo courtesy of Joe Karpinski
The Pacific Salmon Slam is More than a Fishing Challenge.
The Pacific Salmon Slam isn’t simply about catching all five species of Pacific salmon. It’s about recognizing that recreational anglers are among British Columbia’s greatest protectors. It’s about teaching ethics, passing on tradition and helping recognize the importance of this valuable resource.
For generations, anglers have restored spawning habitats, volunteered countless hours on stream enhancement projects, participated in stock assessment programs, reported tagged fish, advocated for healthy watersheds, and contributed to fisheries management through licenses and donations to not-for-profit organizations.
The Pacific Salmon Slam builds on that legacy.
By participating, you’re joining a growing community of anglers who believe that enjoying the resource also means investing in its long-term sustainability.
Photo courtesy of Jesse Smith
Your Participation Supports Conservation Efforts in British Columbia
A significant portion of every Pacific Salmon Slam registration is dedicated to salmon stewardship projects in British Columbia. These funds support projects that make a measurable difference, including:
- Restoring and protecting spawning habitat
- Improving fish passage by removing migration barriers
- Rehabilitating rivers and streams
- Supporting scientific research and population monitoring
- Enhancing salmon habitat resilience
- Community stewardship and volunteer restoration projects
- Youth education and angler outreach
- Conservation initiatives led by trusted stewardship organizations
As the program grows, so will its impact. Each year, we’ll showcase the projects supported through Pacific Salmon Slam. When you return to complete your next Slam, you’ll be able to see exactly how your contributions are helping conserve wild Pacific salmon across British Columbia.
Recreational Anglers Are the Cornerstone of Conservation
British Columbia’s recreational anglers contribute millions of dollars every year through licence fees, salmon species stamps, equipment purchases, travel, and countless volunteer hours dedicated to protecting fish and fish habitat. The Pacific Salmon Slam exists to recognize and build upon that commitment.
Without recreational anglers, there are no provincial fishing licence fees or Pacific Salmon Species Stamp revenues to help support fisheries management and salmon conservation. But anglers contribute far more than funding.
They’ve stood before the government during Salmon Allocation Policy discussions. They’ve worked alongside conservation organizations through the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition of British Columbia. They’ve restored spawning habitat, participated in watershed clean-ups, advocated for healthy rivers, signed petitions, volunteered their time, and put boots on the ground wherever wild salmon needed a voice.
We know because we’ve been there too. This program is an opportunity to do even more.
By participating in the Pacific Salmon Slam, you’re helping demonstrate that anglers are willing to invest in the future of the resource they value most. Together, we can support meaningful stewardship projects, celebrate the conservation community, and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience the same thrill of a tightening line and the return of wild Pacific salmon to British Columbia’s rivers.
Photo courtesy of Amanda Fitch
Your participation. Real impact.
Funding Salmon
Funding Salmon
Conservation
80% of every registration goes directly to conservation projects that protect and restore salmon habitats, and support a healthy future for our waters.
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To salmon
conservation
Direct funding to habitat restoration and salmon protection projects
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To Non-Profit
Operations
Covering program fees, accounting fees, and keeping the slam alive.
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To Platform
Costs
Keeping the platform secure, effcient and built for anglers, by anglers.
Have a conservation project?
We’re always looking for projects that help protect and restore salmon habitats across British Columbia. If your initiative aligns with our conservation mission, we’d love to hear from you and discuss potential funding opportunities.