First Salmon, Last Chance

An origin story. A hero's journey. Scientific breakthroughs and battles to survive. The tale of spring Chinook is nothing if not epic. This fall, Wild Salmon Center is launching an ambitious story series focused on spring Chinook, right as the species nears extinction. Read our first feature now. And look for more stories in the coming months, as we explore rivers from the Klamath to the Fraser, revealing mysteries from the past and the urgency of the present.

On a Sheep Ranch, Working Lands Meet Conservation
Along Oregon's Elk River, a ranching family's long-term focus on restoration is yielding cascading benefits for salmon, sheep, and the soil beneath their feet. "Ranching and conservation can live very well together," says fourth-generation sheep rancher Terry Wahl.

Pebble CEO Admits Mine Would Be Huge
Time and again, we've seen how far Pebble Mine's backers will go to push their toxic agenda in Bristol Bay. A new bombshell: secret tapes proving that Pebble executives have been misleading Congress and the public all along about the size of the mine they're planning.

Welcome Caylin Barter!
In Oregon, recent wildfires have shown that the state's rivers, streams, misty peaks and fall salmon runs are vulnerable to dramatic weather events fueled by climate change. At this critical time, we welcome Caylin Barter. As our new Water Policy Program Manager, she'll work to get more water flowing through Oregon’s world-class salmon streams.

A Legacy of Healthy Wild Salmon Rivers

Discover one donor's story about his connection to WSC and the impact of his family's bequest on our efforts to safeguard rivers, forest, and wild fish.

Including WSC in your will with a bequest is a meaningful way to show your commitment to the rivers and forests that mean the most to you. It's a gift that costs nothing today, but will make a considerable impact for wild salmon strongholds for generations to come.

Start Planning Your Legacy

The mission of the Wild Salmon Center is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim.

Photo/image credits (from top): Spring Chinook (John McMillan); Terry Wahl (Brian Kelley @brianfilm) Bristol Bay, Alaska (Erin McKittrick, Ground Truth Trekking); Caylin Barter (Holly Gibson); Walt Mintkeski (Brian Kelley @brianfilm).

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