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The Adams River Salmon Society Endowment supports the ongoing work of the Adams River Salmon Society in promoting the conservation of wild salmon and the natural and cultural heritage of Tsútswecw Provincial Park.

Since its formation, the Society has been dedicated to educating residents and visitors about the remarkable salmon ecosystem that has made the Adams River one of the most significant salmon-spawning areas in the world. Through interpretation, education, and stewardship initiatives, the Society helps foster a greater understanding of the vital relationship between salmon, wildlife, waterways, and local communities.

A key achievement of the Society has been the development and operation of the Tsútswecw Interpretive Centre, which provides visitors with opportunities to learn about the ecology of salmon and the surrounding environment. The Centre contributes to the regional economy by attracting visitors and enhancing recreational and educational experiences throughout the Shuswap.

In partnership with community organizations, government agencies, and volunteers, the Society also undertakes habitat restoration and conservation projects that support the long-term health of Tsútswecw Provincial Park and its ecosystems.

The Adams River Salmon Society Endowment helps ensure that these important educational and conservation efforts can continue for future generations. Through annual grants, the fund supports initiatives that encourage environmental stewardship, public education, and the protection of the natural and cultural resources that make the Adams River and Tsútswecw Provincial Park such treasured parts of the Shuswap region.

By supporting this fund, donors help preserve a lasting legacy of conservation, education, and community engagement centered on one of British Columbia’s most iconic natural phenomena.

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The Adams River Salmon Society Logo

The Adams River Salmon Society Endowment supports the ongoing work of the Adams River Salmon Society in promoting the conservation of wild salmon and the natural and cultural heritage of Tsútswecw Provincial Park.

Since its formation, the Society has been dedicated to educating residents and visitors about the remarkable salmon ecosystem that has made the Adams River one of the most significant salmon-spawning areas in the world. Through interpretation, education, and stewardship initiatives, the Society helps foster a greater understanding of the vital relationship between salmon, wildlife, waterways, and local communities.

A key achievement of the Society has been the development and operation of the Tsútswecw Interpretive Centre, which provides visitors with opportunities to learn about the ecology of salmon and the surrounding environment. The Centre contributes to the regional economy by attracting visitors and enhancing recreational and educational experiences throughout the Shuswap.

In partnership with community organizations, government agencies, and volunteers, the Society also undertakes habitat restoration and conservation projects that support the long-term health of Tsútswecw Provincial Park and its ecosystems.

The Adams River Salmon Society Endowment helps ensure that these important educational and conservation efforts can continue for future generations. Through annual grants, the fund supports initiatives that encourage environmental stewardship, public education, and the protection of the natural and cultural resources that make the Adams River and Tsútswecw Provincial Park such treasured parts of the Shuswap region.

By supporting this fund, donors help preserve a lasting legacy of conservation, education, and community engagement centered on one of British Columbia’s most iconic natural phenomena.

Donate to this fund

Donations to this fund can be made by e-transfer (preferred), by cheque, donated securities, in person at any SASCU branch, through a gift of securities, or online through CanadaHelps.

The simplest way to donate to this fund is by sending e-transfer to:

Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca
Add a memo to your e-transfer naming the specific fund you are donating to.

Include your address and full name for a tax receipt. A security question is not required (funds will be auto-deposited).

Send a cheque to:

Shuswap Community Foundation
102 – 160 Harbourfront Drive NE
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 3M3
Canada

Cheques should be payable to “Shuswap Community Foundation“ and include the fund name in the memo field.

You can make a donation to this fund through Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU). Simply visit any branch and ask to donate to Shuswap Community Foundation, along with the specific fund name.


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Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by emailing a copy of your deposit receipt to info@shuswapfoundation.ca.

A gift of publicly traded securities can be an attractive option. The Income Tax Act provides that capital gains on securities donated to a charity are exempt from tax, but the donor will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value. You will receive a tax receipt for the value of the stock at the time of transfer, and may carry forward for up to five years any unused portions of the gift.

Please talk to your professional adviser or broker to make stock transfers easily. You may download the Share Transfers Form for when you meet with your broker.

Learn more about the Benefits of Donating Securities or contact us by email at info@shuswapfoundation.ca or phone 250-832-5428 for more information.

Donations to this fund can be made securely and conveniently through the CanadaHelps online platform.

Be sure to select the correct fund from the “Fund” field (near the top of the form).


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