Wild Salmon Center News - July 2022

WATCH 'FINDING FLOW,' OUR NEW SHORT FILM
The water that feeds Oregon’s creeks, streams, and rivers is one of the state’s most precious assets. But for too long, people have viewed it as an endless resource. Population growth, a warming climate, and increasing water demands make this misconception more outdated by the day—and an increasing threat to wild salmon, wildlife, and the communities they sustain. In our new short film Finding Flow , WSC Oregon Water Policy Director Caylin Barter heads to southern Oregon to document the current state of rivers and streams in this rapidly changing region, and find solutions.
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OUR NEXT ACTION PLAN FOR OREGON COAST COHO RECOVERY TARGETS THE COOS BASIN
Every summer, you’ll find Wild Salmon Center and our partners getting muddy boots on ground restoring high-priority habitat in Oregon Coast coho salmon systems like the Elk and Siuslaw. Now, with the completion of our third Oregon strategic action plan, we're shovel-ready for our next watershed: the Coos Basin. The Coos is home to dynamic rivers, productive agricultural lands, and the largest estuary completely in Oregon. With our many local, state, and federal partners, we'll be rolling out restoration projects in these watersheds and beyond for years to come. Hope to see you out in the field!
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HOW JASON CHING REIMAGINED BRISTOL BAY
Seen from the air, Alaska's Lake Iliamna takes on a light green, even turquoise tint. It looks tropical. Add a thousand fire-engine red sockeye salmon to the picture and the scene turns otherworldly. But this, and the many other images captured by Seattle-based photographer Jason Ching over the last 14 summers, are all real. What’s more, they've changed the course of history for Bristol Bay. Recently, we talked with Ching about how he's come to fill a powerful niche in the national campaign to save Bristol Bay. Check out our Q&A with Ching, and then add your voice to our petition calling for EPA to stop Pebble Mine.
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IN B.C., A CHUM FISHERY CLOSURE OPENS THE DOOR TO REFORM
On British Columbia’s Central Coast, a failing chum fishery left a wide wake of unintended impacts for vulnerable runs of steelhead, Chinook, sockeye, and more. This July—following startling new data on species declines from a team led by WSC's Dr. Will Atlas— Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans declared a years-long pause on Area 8 commercial chum fishing . Now First Nations and conservation groups want to get to work on fisheries reforms to help rebuild the region’s wild fish runs.
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THIS ONE'S FOR FOREST POLICY LOVERS...
Are you a forest policy guru who works at the nexus of water and fish? Right now, we're seeking to fill an exciting position with our growing Oregon team: an Oregon Policy Senior Program Manager . Click for more details on this opportunity, reach out with questions, and share with your friends!
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SUPPORT WILD SALMON CENTER VIA YOUR DAF
Have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? You many have grant funds available to direct towards WSC's mission, at no additional cost to you. To contribute via your DAF, contact your sponsoring organization or email WSC at [email protected].
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