News & Features

Jeremy Koreski

Meet Wild Salmon Center Ambassador Jeff Hickman

The owner of Fish the Swing on knowing when to put down the two-handed rod.

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Jason Ching

EPA to Restart Bristol Bay Protection Process

The move could lead to protections from the Pebble Mine and other toxic mining projects.

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Ryan Peterson

We asked. And here’s what you told us.

This past spring, Wild Salmon Center shared a survey with our community to better understand what draws you to wild salmon conservation and what keeps you engaged in WSC’s mission. Here are six big takeaways.

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Alamy

Eight Things We Can Do Right Now to Help Salmon Adapt

This summer, drought and heat are again challenging Pacific Northwest salmon rivers. But 150 years of poor decision-making are what’s brought salmon runs to the brink—and there’s plenty we can still do to reverse those harms.

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David Herasimtschuk, Freshwaters Illustrated

How Oregon’s Water System Can Adapt to a New Climate Reality

If drought and heat are becoming Oregon’s new normal, it’s in everyone’s interest to adapt our water management framework to this complex reality.

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Freshwaters Illustrated

Progress for Oregon Water Policy: Report from the 2021 Regular Session

Wild Salmon Center’s new Oregon Water Initiative scores major investments for streamflow stewardship.

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Alamy

Protect Southern Oregon Stream Flows

Take Action: Speak up for streamflow protections in Oregon’s Rogue, Umpqua, and South Coast rivers.

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Alamy

Breaking Through

Annual Report 2020: Last year was one of the most challenging years that the Wild Salmon Center has ever experienced. And yet, 2020 also proved to be a year of breakthroughs.

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Matthew DeLorme

Protect the Tillamook Rainforest

We’re building momentum for stronger conservation in the Tillamook Rainforest, home to six wild salmon strongholds. At the end of 2021, Oregonians will have an important opportunity to speak up for the forest.

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KPFF Consulting Engineers

A Greenlight for a Key Fish Barrier Project

On the Washington Coast, our Cold Water Connection Campaign is building a turnkey database of high-priority salmon restoration projects. It’s already unlocking government funding.

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