John, 

Please join us for Episode 3 of The Last Catch: Conversations on the Columbia and Snake Rivers on Wednesday, October 15, at noon.

This month’s episode, From Millions to Memories: Stories of Abundant Salmon and Orca, explores what it means to have gone from once-abundant salmon runs to the precarious state we face today. We'll learn what it will take to bring them back. We will also discuss the impact of this loss on numerous species, such as the beloved Southern resident orca.

What: Episode 3 of Last Catch. From Millions to Memories: Stories of Abundant Salmon and Orca

When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at noon

Where: Online

Our moderator, Marcus Harrison Green, Seattle Stranger columnist and founder of the South Seattle Emerald, will guide a conversation reflecting on abundance, loss, renewal, and hope. 

Speakers include:

• Dr. Deborah Giles, whale scientist at SeaDoc Society

• Jay Hesse, Fish Biologist, Nez Perce Tribe

• Keyen Singer, youth fisherman

Join us to hear stories that connect salmon, orca, and people and to imagine how we can shape a better future.

With gratitude,
Rein Attemann (he/him)
Puget Sound Campaign Senior Manager, Washington Conservation Action

The Last Catch series is brought to you by the Columbia Snake River Campaign and organized by the Nez Perce Tribe’s Orca Salmon Project, American Rivers, Washington Conservation Action, Hispanic Access Foundation, and Idaho Conservation League.