We Live for Wild Rivers

Stop the Proposed Chehalis Dam Now

The proposal for a huge dam on Washington’s Chehalis River is back…with an even bigger, more destructive $2 billion proposal—and no good plan to pay for it.

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Our mission is to protect the world’s salmon strongholds.

These wild salmon rivers are essential to salmon survival.

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35.7

Million

Acres of habitat preserved

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Managed for wild fish diversity

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Wild Salmon Matter for Us All

As a keystone species, salmon support more than 100 types of wildlife, diverse wild rivers, and entire communities across the North Pacific.

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The Foundations of Ecosystems

Wild salmon support life upstream by bringing vital nutrients from the sea.

Critical Food Source for Communities

People across the North Pacific rely on wild salmon for subsistence fishing.

The Cornerstone of Local Economies

Salmon fishing and outdoor tourism bring vital jobs and income to rural areas.

Inspire Action for Conservation

Salmon are a powerful symbol that unites people and inspires conservation.

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Projects Across the North Pacific

Bristol Bay

Protecting one of the most important wild salmon habitats on Earth.

Skeena River

Defending "Mother Skeena" from mining, oil and gas, and timber industry pressure.

Oregon Coastal Rainforest

Protecting 250,000 acres of critical forestland in Oregon.

Coast Coho Partnership

Working together to help coho thrive on the Oregon coast again.

Cold Water Connection

Reconnecting a web of rivers that are vital for wild salmon.

Susitna River

Keeping a vast Alaskan wilderness roadless and dam-free for salmon.

International Taimen Initiative

Creating a coalition to save the world's largest salmonid.

Meet the People in the Field

From members of our team to vital partners, explore the stories of those who help us carry out our work every day.

Nicole Rasmussen

Fish Habitat Specialist

Will Atlas

Salmon Watershed Scientist

Mark Villers

Blue Ridge Timber Cutting

Jeremy Jorgenson

Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management

Betsy Krier

Restoration Manager

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Defend wild salmon rivers, build a better world.

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The Stronghold Movement

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News From the Field

The mystery of the Hoh River Spring Chinook

With our partners, we’re tracking fish deep into the Olympic Peninsula. This work could make a big difference for Hoh Tribal fishers.

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The next big reveals from our salmon scientists

From summer steelhead secrets to decoding Dean River Chinook, Wild Salmon Center’s Dr. Tasha Thompson previews our new research.