Snake River: Why It's Time to Remove the Dams

The future of wild salmon and steelhead in the Columbia Basin hinges on removing dams on the Lower Snake River—and the time for removal is now, finds a new Wild Salmon Center report. That's why, in the midst of crippling drought in the Pacific Northwest—one of the worst on record—we're joining Tribes, fishing and conservation organizations, and members of Congress in calling for the removal of the Lower Snake River's four dams. By taking this action, says WSC President Guido Rahr, “the Snake River Basin could become the largest cold water salmon stronghold in the Lower 48.”

In California, A Big Step Forward for Spring Chinook

On June 16, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to add Upper Klamath-Trinity spring Chinook to the state’s Endangered Species List. The decision marks a major win in the campaign to protect some of these watersheds’ most prized but deeply embattled wild fish runs. “The commissioners listened to Indigenous knowledge and the best available science,” says WSC Director Dr. Matt Sloat. “This is a huge step forward in the fight to recover these fish.”

Kamchatka’s Sustainable Fisheries: Concept, Proven

For 25 years, WSC and our Russian partners have been working to build sustainable salmon fisheries in Kamchatka. A new report shows that our efforts are paying off, with 70 percent of Kamchatka salmon fisheries by volume now either MSC-certified or engaged in a pre-certification process. “Turning the ship in the Russian Far East has been a decades-long project,” says WSC Western Pacific Director Mariusz Wroblewski. “But we now have proof of concept that our long-term focus on Kamchatka can achieve important results for wild salmon."

Behold Our New Salmon Swag

Wild Salmon Center's official new merchandise site is live! Our just-released sweatshirts, t-shirts, and racerbacks all feature WSC's beautiful keystone species design from artist Ed Hepp. That means you'll look great while supporting our wild salmon conservation work, with all net proceeds going directly to our programs across the North Pacific.

Meet Special Projects Director Brett Brownscombe

Brett Brownscombe's salmon epiphany came while monitoring wild sockeye in Alaska after college, and seeing the difference between these amazing fish and the fat hatchery salmon he knew back in Michigan. He brings that sense of wonder to his new role as WSC Special Projects Director—along with deep policy experience acquired working for conservation organizations and Oregon Governors John Kitzhaber and Kate Brown.

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