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We’re incredibly grateful to @mosaicforests for their continued support of salmon enhancement efforts in the Powell River area. Their generous contributions over the years have made a real difference in our work. Thank you for stopping by and visiting our operations — your contribution means a lot to us! #salmon

We’re incredibly grateful to @mosaicforests for their continued support of salmon enhancement efforts in the Powell River area. Their generous contributions over the years have made a real difference in our work. Thank you for stopping by and visiting our operations — your contribution means a lot to us! #salmon

Our Coho are thriving! Blackwater Creek is a vital part of our watershed and plays a key role in Coho salmon survival. Back in the 1980s, we saw an incredible 25% return rate of clipped Coho released right at this very spot—a true testament to the creek’s importance and potential #powellriver #salmon #champion #volunteer #classic

Our Coho are thriving! Blackwater Creek is a vital part of our watershed and plays a key role in Coho salmon survival. Back in the 1980s, we saw an incredible 25% return rate of clipped Coho released right at this very spot—a true testament to the creek’s importance and potential #powellriver #salmon #champion #volunteer #classic

They crushed it! Every Coho but the last one — what a run! Massive shoutout to our annual support@@fortisbc for backing us every year! #Salmon #Coho #Classic #Champion #Record #Volunteer

They crushed it! Every Coho but the last one — what a run! Massive shoutout to our annual support@@fortisbc for backing us every year! #Salmon #Coho #Classic #Champion #Record #Volunteer

Powell River Salmon Society officially completes all 300k Coho Salmon today!
…Or shall we say, 299,999 as the very last fish will be ceremonially released tomorrow with all others as the group will meet back at the hatchery for a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
This is a huge accomplishment for our community and its volunteers as well a 1st for the Province of British Columbia!

Powell River Salmon Society officially completes all 300k Coho Salmon today!
…Or shall we say, 299,999 as the very last fish will be ceremonially released tomorrow with all others as the group will meet back at the hatchery for a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
This is a huge accomplishment for our community and its volunteers as well a 1st for the Province of British Columbia!

Here’s what a clipping machine looks like. Technology! Our team is hoping to complete clipping very very soon! Stay tuned!

Here’s what a clipping machine looks like. Technology! Our team is hoping to complete clipping very very soon! Stay tuned!

We’re on the brink of making history! 🐟💪
As we near a record-breaking number of volunteer Coho clips, we took a moment to visit our freshly trimmed friends out in the lake — looking good, little swimmers! 😎🌊
Huge shoutout to First Credit Union for their continued, generous support of our program. You help make all of this possible! 💙🙌
#CohoClipping #FishForTheFuture #ThankYouVolunteers #FirstCreditUnion #CommunitySupport #MakingWaves

We’re on the brink of making history! 🐟💪
As we near a record-breaking number of volunteer Coho clips, we took a moment to visit our freshly trimmed friends out in the lake — looking good, little swimmers! 😎🌊
Huge shoutout to First Credit Union for their continued, generous support of our program. You help make all of this possible! 💙🙌
#CohoClipping #FishForTheFuture #ThankYouVolunteers #FirstCreditUnion #CommunitySupport #MakingWaves

Powell River Salmon Society’s Coho Clipping table smashes another record yesterday with 27,116 Coho clipped! Seen here is one team taking a much deserved break hutlled around the fire & our super counter Ana is now resting her thumb at home!
Amazing work once again by our dedicated & devoted volunteers!
We will be back Monday with our “A” team to finish off the last of the 300k completing our goal!

Powell River Salmon Society’s Coho Clipping table smashes another record yesterday with 27,116 Coho clipped! Seen here is one team taking a much deserved break hutlled around the fire & our super counter Ana is now resting her thumb at home!
Amazing work once again by our dedicated & devoted volunteers!
We will be back Monday with our “A” team to finish off the last of the 300k completing our goal!

Big thanks to @Enbridge for renewing their support for our salmon education program this year! 🐟💙 Because of partners like them, we’re able to keep raising awareness—and releasing the next generation of coho into the wild! 🌊🙌 #ThankYou #SalmonEducation #Coho #SupportLocal #PowellRiverSalmonSociety

Big thanks to @Enbridge for renewing their support for our salmon education program this year! 🐟💙 Because of partners like them, we’re able to keep raising awareness—and releasing the next generation of coho into the wild! 🌊🙌 #ThankYou #SalmonEducation #Coho #SupportLocal #PowellRiverSalmonSociety

“Ladies and gentlemen, it all comes down to this!”
After weeks of hard work, countless clips, and a few soggy boots, the team charges into the final tank, aiming for an unbelievable 300,000 coho clipped — a new BC record!
Leading the charge: the unstoppable, the chief, the birthday boy himself — Terry Peters!
With scissors flashing and spirits high, it’s the final sprint to the finish line! Stay tuned… history is about to be made! #salmón #patches #classic #champions #champion

“Ladies and gentlemen, it all comes down to this!”
After weeks of hard work, countless clips, and a few soggy boots, the team charges into the final tank, aiming for an unbelievable 300,000 coho clipped — a new BC record!
Leading the charge: the unstoppable, the chief, the birthday boy himself — Terry Peters!
With scissors flashing and spirits high, it’s the final sprint to the finish line! Stay tuned… history is about to be made! #salmón #patches #classic #champions #champion

Breaking news: our community has officially entered Coho Clipping Beast Mode!
Monday and Tuesday? Sliced, diced, and conquered.
Over 200,000 coho clipped — with under 100,000 left standing (for now).
Massive shoutout to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for agreeing to come back next week and help us clip every last fish with a tail!
This is the biggest volunteer clipping effort British Columbia has ever seen — and honestly, at this point, we could probably clip blindfolded.
Let’s finish strong and make history (and maybe give our hands a break after)!

#ClippingChampions #CohoConquerors #CommunityUnstoppable #DFOTeamwork

Breaking news: our community has officially entered Coho Clipping Beast Mode!
Monday and Tuesday? Sliced, diced, and conquered.
Over 200,000 coho clipped — with under 100,000 left standing (for now).
Massive shoutout to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for agreeing to come back next week and help us clip every last fish with a tail!
This is the biggest volunteer clipping effort British Columbia has ever seen — and honestly, at this point, we could probably clip blindfolded.
Let’s finish strong and make history (and maybe give our hands a break after)!

#ClippingChampions #CohoConquerors #CommunityUnstoppable #DFOTeamwork

Shout out to Tom for always plugging himself into the lineup when we’re working on various maintenance projects in preparation for next fall. This addition to our fish hanging rack is a blast from the past. The old iron original has been in our bone yard for the last 20 years #classic #champion #patches #repairs

Shout out to Tom for always plugging himself into the lineup when we’re working on various maintenance projects in preparation for next fall. This addition to our fish hanging rack is a blast from the past. The old iron original has been in our bone yard for the last 20 years #classic #champion #patches #repairs

A huge thank you to Sydney and Jocelyn from BC Timber Sales for joining us and generously contributing trees to our classroom project focused on bank remediation near the spawning channel!
Their expertise in bank stabilization was invaluable, and we’re so grateful for the knowledge and support they shared with our students.
Partnerships like this make a real difference — thank you, Sydney and Jocelyn #powellriver #salmon #salmonenhancement

A huge thank you to Sydney and Jocelyn from BC Timber Sales for joining us and generously contributing trees to our classroom project focused on bank remediation near the spawning channel!
Their expertise in bank stabilization was invaluable, and we’re so grateful for the knowledge and support they shared with our students.
Partnerships like this make a real difference — thank you, Sydney and Jocelyn #powellriver #salmon #salmonenhancement

Yesterday’s morning clippers recorded a whopping 12,440 Coho clipped for a Society volunteer record! With the afternoon shift breaking through 10k for a daily count of 22,551.
Another amazing accomplishment by our dedicated volunteers!

Yesterday’s morning clippers recorded a whopping 12,440 Coho clipped for a Society volunteer record! With the afternoon shift breaking through 10k for a daily count of 22,551.
Another amazing accomplishment by our dedicated volunteers!

Staying on the grind—yesterday’s team snipped their way past 21,000 like pros with a vendetta against fins. We’ve had a wild mix of warriors from all corners of this community show up, sleeves rolled and scissors blazing, working toward a record-setting number of voluntarily clipped Coho.

Truly inspiring!

This is how legacies are built.

Staying on the grind—yesterday’s team snipped their way past 21,000 like pros with a vendetta against fins. We’ve had a wild mix of warriors from all corners of this community show up, sleeves rolled and scissors blazing, working toward a record-setting number of voluntarily clipped Coho.

Truly inspiring!

This is how legacies are built.

Let’s do it, Team Salmon!
We’re clipping ✂️ Coho 🐟 and getting ready to send them off into the watershed! While it’s a small school of fish 🐟 heading out compared to the size of the lake 🌊, we’ve got BIG hopes ✨ for their future.
Tiny fish 🐟, huge potential 🌱!

#TeamSalmon #CohoCrew #WatershedWins
Fish on! 🎣

Let’s do it, Team Salmon!
We’re clipping ✂️ Coho 🐟 and getting ready to send them off into the watershed! While it’s a small school of fish 🐟 heading out compared to the size of the lake 🌊, we’ve got BIG hopes ✨ for their future.
Tiny fish 🐟, huge potential 🌱!

#TeamSalmon #CohoCrew #WatershedWins
Fish on! 🎣

🌱 Hands-on learning, real-world impact!
Mr. Malin’s Grade 5/6 class from Kelly Creek Community School joined forces with the the Powell River Salmon Society, and the C.A.R.E.S. program to help restore the stream bank at Lang Creek. 💪🌿
Students identified native plants 🌼, tackled the invasive Yellow Arch Angel 🥀, and learned eco-friendly removal techniques—all while protecting critical salmon habitat. 🐟
This intergenerational, multiyear project has been all about giving back to the land and creating lasting change through community + education. 💚
#CARESProgram #LangCreekRestoration #PlaceBasedLearning #qathetSchoolDistrict #StewardshipEducation #InvasiveSpeciesRemoval #EnvironmentalEducation #KellyCreekCommunitySchool #handsonlearning

🌱 Hands-on learning, real-world impact!
Mr. Malin’s Grade 5/6 class from Kelly Creek Community School joined forces with the the Powell River Salmon Society, and the C.A.R.E.S. program to help restore the stream bank at Lang Creek. 💪🌿
Students identified native plants 🌼, tackled the invasive Yellow Arch Angel 🥀, and learned eco-friendly removal techniques—all while protecting critical salmon habitat. 🐟
This intergenerational, multiyear project has been all about giving back to the land and creating lasting change through community + education. 💚
#CARESProgram #LangCreekRestoration #PlaceBasedLearning #qathetSchoolDistrict #StewardshipEducation #InvasiveSpeciesRemoval #EnvironmentalEducation #KellyCreekCommunitySchool #handsonlearning

A Huge shoutout to Powell River for your incredible efforts!!
It was amazing to have Owen join us @sfiofbc —his witnessing and participation added so much to this volunteer-driven spectacle. What a fantastic community moment!

#PowellRiver #CommunityPower #VolunteerSpirit #TeamworkInAction #Gratitude #MakingADifference

A Huge shoutout to Powell River for your incredible efforts!!
It was amazing to have Owen join us @sfiofbc —his witnessing and participation added so much to this volunteer-driven spectacle. What a fantastic community moment!

#PowellRiver #CommunityPower #VolunteerSpirit #TeamworkInAction #Gratitude #MakingADifference

From the clipping table to the lake, some of our Coho are now on their own. After months of care, they’re ready to begin their wild journey. Swim strong! #coho #salmonenhancement #powellriver

From the clipping table to the lake, some of our Coho are now on their own. After months of care, they’re ready to begin their wild journey. Swim strong! #coho #salmonenhancement #powellriver

Happy Easter, everyone!
We spent the day releasing Chinook at Duck Lake Hatchery with some awesome volunteers. Huge thanks to everyone who helped out—and yes, we’re already recruiting future volunteers… one of them is still under construction, but expected to arrive just in time for next season’s release! #filltheocean #chinook #future #powellriver

Happy Easter, everyone!
We spent the day releasing Chinook at Duck Lake Hatchery with some awesome volunteers. Huge thanks to everyone who helped out—and yes, we’re already recruiting future volunteers… one of them is still under construction, but expected to arrive just in time for next season’s release! #filltheocean #chinook #future #powellriver

Things are heating up at Duck Lake Hatchery—literally.
With water temps on the rise, our Chinook are bulking up like little gym bros on a protein binge. @alexarosalesm @sfiofbc been working overtime pushing feed to these hungry fish, who are now cruising toward their 5g goal (and no, we don’t mean better internet).

Release day is coming fast, and these future ocean adventurers are almost ready to swap the hatchery life for the high seas. Stay tuned—next stop: the Pacific!

#ChinookOnTheMove #HatcheryHustle #FishGainz #DuckLakeDiaries

Things are heating up at Duck Lake Hatchery—literally.
With water temps on the rise, our Chinook are bulking up like little gym bros on a protein binge. @alexarosalesm @sfiofbc been working overtime pushing feed to these hungry fish, who are now cruising toward their 5g goal (and no, we don’t mean better internet).

Release day is coming fast, and these future ocean adventurers are almost ready to swap the hatchery life for the high seas. Stay tuned—next stop: the Pacific!

#ChinookOnTheMove #HatcheryHustle #FishGainz #DuckLakeDiaries

This group looks set to break through 10,000 Coho for the morning clipping session

This group looks set to break through 10,000 Coho for the morning clipping session

“Straight outta Durango, México, volunteer @alexarosalesm serving up the finest fish chow to our hungry Coho—because growing big and strong doesn’t happen on an empty stomach. Team’s in full-on turbo mode on clipping with a 10 000 fish pace this morning. Thats right on track!!
Feeding time never looked so good!
#FishFeedFrenzy #CohoCrew #VolunteersRock #DurangoToTheRescue #fullspeedaheadsportsperformance
#salmonenhancement #FishGoals”

“Straight outta Durango, México, volunteer @alexarosalesm serving up the finest fish chow to our hungry Coho—because growing big and strong doesn’t happen on an empty stomach. Team’s in full-on turbo mode on clipping with a 10 000 fish pace this morning. Thats right on track!!
Feeding time never looked so good!
#FishFeedFrenzy #CohoCrew #VolunteersRock #DurangoToTheRescue #fullspeedaheadsportsperformance
#salmonenhancement #FishGoals”

The A-Team strikes again!
Fastest group of Coho Clippers yet—what an absolutely inspiring effort here in Powell River. Unstoppable energy, unbeatable spirit… even on crutches! This crew proved that nothing can slow them down.

#ATeam #CohoClippers #PowellRiver #Unstoppable #TeamworkGoals #InspirationInAction

The A-Team strikes again!
Fastest group of Coho Clippers yet—what an absolutely inspiring effort here in Powell River. Unstoppable energy, unbeatable spirit… even on crutches! This crew proved that nothing can slow them down.

#ATeam #CohoClippers #PowellRiver #Unstoppable #TeamworkGoals #InspirationInAction

Come and see!
If you can clip 7 fish in a minute, Help set the volunteer clipping record @clippingprsalmon

Come and see!
If you can clip 7 fish in a minute, Help set the volunteer clipping record @clippingprsalmon

Let’s get it done Powell River!

Let’s get it done Powell River!

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our volunteers, staff, and contractors, the plant relocation effort at Lang is now complete! Native plants have been carefully moved to Brooks School, where students will now enjoy greater access and enhanced learning opportunities.

Additionally, our newly improved parking area will now safely and efficiently accommodate school-bus arrivals and departures — a key improvement for student safety and logistics.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the many volunteers in our community who dedicated hundreds of hours to thoughtful planning, decision-making, and hands-on work. Your support made this transformation possible.

Meanwhile, we’re entering another part of our exciting rearing season — and Coho clipping is just around the corner! Let’s break the volunteer record this year and clip more than has ever been done voluntarily! We can’t wait to see you at the hatchery!

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our volunteers, staff, and contractors, the plant relocation effort at Lang is now complete! Native plants have been carefully moved to Brooks School, where students will now enjoy greater access and enhanced learning opportunities.

Additionally, our newly improved parking area will now safely and efficiently accommodate school-bus arrivals and departures — a key improvement for student safety and logistics.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the many volunteers in our community who dedicated hundreds of hours to thoughtful planning, decision-making, and hands-on work. Your support made this transformation possible.

Meanwhile, we’re entering another part of our exciting rearing season — and Coho clipping is just around the corner! Let’s break the volunteer record this year and clip more than has ever been done voluntarily! We can’t wait to see you at the hatchery!

Thanks to @rotary_powellriver for recognizing the great work of our volunteers in the community. The sharp looking salmon sweaters are available @pollensweaters #teamsalmon

Thanks to @rotary_powellriver for recognizing the great work of our volunteers in the community. The sharp looking salmon sweaters are available @pollensweaters #teamsalmon

Bring’em home

Bring’em home

Thanks for coming out everybody! Another Fryday success!!

Thanks for coming out everybody! Another Fryday success!!

The team is hard on it!

The team is hard on it!

Willingdon Chum being primed up for the upcoming Fryday

Willingdon Chum being primed up for the upcoming Fryday

Help set the record. The largest volunteer clipping effort in the history of BC!

Help set the record. The largest volunteer clipping effort in the history of BC!

FryDay was a success! Thank you to all the teachers that brought their classes out to help us release some fry on this sunny day!

FryDay was a success! Thank you to all the teachers that brought their classes out to help us release some fry on this sunny day!

We are looking forward to welcoming school classes on Thursday to release some of our salmon fry!
Keep up to date with our events with our new sign at lang creek

We are looking forward to welcoming school classes on Thursday to release some of our salmon fry!
Keep up to date with our events with our new sign at lang creek

These two Warriors were at it again today, Creekside… sometimes bad weather is the best weather to get something done.

These two Warriors were at it again today, Creekside… sometimes bad weather is the best weather to get something done.

According to DFO this would be the biggest voluntary clipping operation in the history of British Columbia. To help us reach the goal join our team @ Clippingprsalmon@gmail.com

According to DFO this would be the biggest voluntary clipping operation in the history of British Columbia. To help us reach the goal join our team @ Clippingprsalmon@gmail.com

Despite the colder weather the last few weeks our chinook have continued to grow thanks to stable water conditions at our mill location!

Despite the colder weather the last few weeks our chinook have continued to grow thanks to stable water conditions at our mill location!

Another Chilly start today

Another Chilly start today

Busy morning in the snow backhauling Chum!

Busy morning in the snow backhauling Chum!

Chinook rearing in full swing and growing fast!

Chinook rearing in full swing and growing fast!

The Powell River Salmon Society deeply appreciates our dedicated volunteers for their hard work.

With our limited space, we will be reducing the footprint of the plant garden to better accommodate safe access for schools and school bus traffic.

We want to assure our community that these decisions don’t come easy but are made with careful consideration and in the best interest of our salmon programs and event series.

We sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts past and present. Your support is invaluable!

For more info on how to help our plant relocation efforts please contact Gail scholefieldgail@yahoo.ca

The Powell River Salmon Society deeply appreciates our dedicated volunteers for their hard work.

With our limited space, we will be reducing the footprint of the plant garden to better accommodate safe access for schools and school bus traffic.

We want to assure our community that these decisions don’t come easy but are made with careful consideration and in the best interest of our salmon programs and event series.

We sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts past and present. Your support is invaluable!

For more info on how to help our plant relocation efforts please contact Gail scholefieldgail@yahoo.ca

A big thank you to Innergex for their ongoing support of our programs!

A big thank you to Innergex for their ongoing support of our programs!

A big thank you to @mosaicforests for their donation to support our enhancement programs!

A big thank you to @mosaicforests for their donation to support our enhancement programs!

-4 out here but with water at 7° at our Mill hatchery Chinook are popping!

-4 out here but with water at 7° at our Mill hatchery Chinook are popping!

All Coho have been transferred to secondary incubation prior to hatch. We have also seen great growth on our Chinook production. Full speed ahead 🫵

All Coho have been transferred to secondary incubation prior to hatch. We have also seen great growth on our Chinook production. Full speed ahead 🫵

It’s wonderful to see efforts focused on watershed monitoring for salmon conservation! Tracking water conditions plays a critical role in protecting these species and their habitats. Acknowledging support from organizations like the @pacificsalmonfoundation highlights the collaborative effort needed for success.

It’s wonderful to see efforts focused on watershed monitoring for salmon conservation! Tracking water conditions plays a critical role in protecting these species and their habitats. Acknowledging support from organizations like the @pacificsalmonfoundation highlights the collaborative effort needed for success.

Chins up! All the best in 2025 😀

Chins up! All the best in 2025 😀

Last water sampling day of the year and our first batch of chinook are fully out of incubation!

Last water sampling day of the year and our first batch of chinook are fully out of incubation!

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