British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund
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Through the federally and provincially co-funded British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), we support protection and restoration activities for Pacific salmon and other priority wild fish stocks. We also support projects that will ensure the fish and seafood sector in B.C. is positioned for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
BCSRIF contributions focus on 3 areas:
- Innovation
- Infrastructure
- Science partnerships
Current priorities for the fund are :
- salmon ecosystems
- salmon habitats
- sustainable fisheries
In addition to these funding priorities, we will prioritize projects that address:
- climate change impacts to salmon
- priority salmon stocks
- Indigenous participation and knowledge
Collaboration
To identify and promote projects of mutual interest, we’ll work with the Province of B.C. to engage:
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- non-governmental organizations
- commercial enterprises and industry associations
- scientific and academic communities
Funding details
The British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) is a contribution program funded jointly by the federal and provincial government. The Government of Canada provides 70% of the funding, and the Province of British Columbia provides 30%. The fund is available to support projects until March 31, 2026.
See a full list of projects supported by BCSRIF
Infographic: Summary of British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund funding as of May 2024
Reports
- Annual results summaries
- British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund - 5 year report (2019 -2024) Phase 1 summary: Supporting Pacific salmon and a sustainable fish and seafood sector in B.C.
Contact us
Email: dfo.bcsrif-friscb.mpo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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