Will Atlas Joins Pacific Salmon Commission
In a time of crisis for Canadian salmon, Dr. Atlas will help guide sound decision-making across BC and Southeast Alaska.
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Impact
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.
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Army Corps Denies Pebble Permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rejected the Pebble Limited Partnership’s permit for a mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
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In Hokkaido, the Dams Finally Come Down
Former WSC scientist Dr. Pete Rand has been tracking the restoration of Shiretoko National Park for nearly 15 years. This summer, its rivers (and wild salmon) are breathing a bit easier.
