Impact
Our hard work in protecting strongholds has yielded results across four nations on the great blue arc of the North Pacific. From the millions of acres safeguarded in Western Alaska’s Bristol Bay and Yukon-Kuskokwim watersheds to the 7,000-acre Hoh River Trust on one of Washington’s beloved salmon and steelhead rivers, each win strengthens the salmon stronghold network. We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with local conservation partners around the North Pacific, strengthening stewardship on the region’s most beautiful salmon rivers.
By the numbers
With our partners, 35.7 million acres of habitat have been protected in parks, protected areas and land designations and 89 rivers have been prioritized for wild fish management.
- 28 million acres of federal land protected in Alaska
- 6.4 million acres of protected areas in Russia
- 49 rivers managed for wild fish in North America
- 40 rivers managed for wild fish populations in the Russian Far East
- Over 60,000 river miles in Oregon with expanded streamside buffers
Explore the stories below to learn more about Wild Salmon Center’s latest accomplishments.
2024 Impact Report
Our 2024 Impact Report tells the story of Wild Salmon Center’s stronghold strategy in action.
U.S. government will uphold and defend decisions to block Pebble Mine
The Trump Administration will defend Bristol Bay, America’s greatest salmon fishery.
How proactive salmon conservation can deliver global benefits
A new study examines the “stronghold strategy”—an ambitious plan to protect food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience through salmon rivers.
Wild Salmon Center’s biggest wins of all time
What are Wild Salmon Center’s biggest wins over the last three decades? Read on for our top picks that all who love wild salmon and steelhead can celebrate.
Big Win! Critical Alaska BLM Lands Protected
28 million acres of public land across Alaska have now been protected from mining and oil and gas development.
2023 Annual Report
In our 2023 Annual Report, we share how connections—and reconnections—drive our greatest accomplishments.