Salmon Recovery
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
State Lawmakers Press Biden to Create National Biodiversity Strategy
More than 350 state lawmakers from across the U.S. are urging President Joe Biden to create a national strategy to protect, restore and secure the …
Totem Pole Takes Journey for Salmon, Struggling Puget Sound Orca
A totem pole from Washington state promoting a free-flowing Snake River has nearly completed its 2,500-mile journey around the Northwest. The Spirit …
As Columbia River Fishing Shuts Down, NW Considers How to Save Salmon
Salmon-season restrictions on the Columbia River are prompting regionwide discussions on what can be done to save the fish in the Northwest. Bob …
Fishing Guide: WA Dams Contribute to Salmon Season Shutdown
The salmon-fishing season on the lower section of the Columbia River was shut down a week ago, prompting folks to call for more action to save the …
Rural Communities Feel Brunt of Columbia Salmon Closure
The salmon-fishing season on the lower section of the Columbia River was shut down a week ago, prompting folks to call for more action to save the …
River Conditions Still Concern for Salmon Despite Good Ocean News
Recent data on ocean conditions could be good news for struggling salmon in the Northwest. But advocates for the species warn this isn't enough to …
Advocates: Good Ocean Conditions Not Enough to Recover Salmon
Recent data on ocean conditions could be good news for struggling salmon in the Northwest. But advocates for the species warn this isn't enough to …
Ocean Temperatures Favor Salmon, But Population Decline Still Concern
Recent data on ocean conditions could be good news for struggling salmon in the Northwest. But advocates for the species warn this isn't enough to …
Seven Years On, Columbia River Benefits from Water Pollution Lawsuit
A fund created seven years ago in the wake of Clark County's violation of the Clean Water Act is helping improve salmon habitat and cleaning up stormw…
Infrastructure Bill Includes Investments for NW Salmon Passage
SEATTLE -- The infrastructure bill recently passed by Congress is a boon not just for people. It also could help wildlife such as endangered salmon …
"Salmon in the City" Explores Urban-Design Approaches to Clean Water
SEATTLE -- How water flows in cities affects salmon swimming far away. An event this week is exploring how urban centers can better treat their water …
Columbia, Snake Rivers Litigation Pause Puts Spotlight on NW Salmon
BOISE, Idaho - Action on behalf of Northwest salmon could be in the works after announcements from the Biden administration, leaders in Washington …