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Bristol Bay More Valuable Than Ever

An analysis by an Alaska economics firm finds the region delivers more than $2 billion to U.S. economy every year.

© Ben Knight
Washington Fish Trap Courts Legal Status

The director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering legalizing this promising selective fishing gear—for the first time in more than 85 years.

Aaron Jorgenson
Home Waters: WSC Board Member Dr. Mary Ruckelshaus

The director of the Natural Capital Project and Stanford University professor reflects on forging big actions from small steps and a shared sense of place.

Mary Ruckelshaus
In Russia, a Growing Call for Salmon Conservation

Business leaders connected with the Russian Salmon Association and WSC are stepping up in big ways for salmon and rivers.

Keith Rose
Life History Project

Coming soon: Every salmon champion has a journey. Every journey adds to the movement.
Oregon Private Forestland Negotiations Start

Timber and conservation parties begin work toward a Habitat Conservation Plan for 10 million acres of private forestland, in order to better protect salmon.

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Bristol Bay

The world’s greatest sockeye fishery is threatened by mining claims in the region’s headwaters.

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Chehalis River

A proposed dam threatens Washington’s Chehalis River. But a more comprehensive approach to restoration would solve salmon habitat and flood problems.

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Brian Kelley

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Oregon Water Initiative

Wild Salmon Center’s Oregon Water Initiative is focused on improving Oregon’s water rights system and finding solutions that make sense for all water users, while protecting streamflow for the state’s prized wild salmon.

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