Washington Coast

© Jim Yuscavitch

Creating Wild Salmon Sanctuaries

25 coastal watersheds are now “hatchery free” under Oregon’s new plan.

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© Lindsey Aspelund

Elwha Dam Removal

Notes from the Field: Highlighting dam removal and salmon habitat restoration in the Pacific Northwest.

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© Wild Salmon Center with aerial support from LightHawk

Partner Profile: LightHawk

Volunteer-based environmental aviation organization provides donated flights to conservation groups.

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© Lindsey Ray Aspelund

Elk Creek Conservation Area

New nature trails help people and salmon alike enjoy the Calawah River.

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© Ken Morrish

Progress on Stronghold Legislation

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act will establish proactive policy to protect healthiest salmon habitat.

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© Wild Salmon Center with aerial support from Lighthawk

Protecting Washington’s Shorelines

Balancing development with ecological needs. Washington State has about 28,000 miles of shorelines* that provide unique economic, cultural and recreational opportunities. These shorelines offer rearing and spawning habitat for a …

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© Larry Workman

Washington Stronghold Map

Spanning nearly four million acres, Washington’s coastal rivers produce the most abundant and diverse wild Pacific salmon populations remaining south of Canada.

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© Mihael Blikshteyn with aerial support from LightHawk

Land for Salmon

Thousands of acres purchased on Washington’s Clearwater and Oregon’s Kilchis rivers will benefit key populations of wild salmon and steelhead.

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© Larry Workman

Bringing Back the Blueback

WSC partners with Quinault Indian Nation to restore blueback habitat on Olympic Peninsula.

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