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Running Wild: Return to the River

Check out the first immersive, 3D IMAX film to put viewers into rivers and oceans alongside wild salmon on their epic annual migration.

Location: Bristol Bay, Alaska

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Our mission is to protect the world’s salmon strongholds—wild rivers where salmon still thrive.

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Our Impact
Together

35.7

Million

Acres of habitat preserved

89

Rivers

Managed for wild fish diversity

15

Coalitions

Supported with partner organizations

Photo Credit: Paul Jeffries

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Photo Credit: Ken Morrish

Photo Credit: Ken Morrish

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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Subscribe to take action and keep salmon rivers running wild.

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

Nicole Rasmussen

Fish Habitat Specialist

Will Atlas

Salmon Watershed Scientist

Mark Villers

Blue Ridge Timber Cutting

Jeremy Jorgenson

Jeremy Jorgenson

Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management

Betsy Krier

Restoration Manager

Defend Wild Salmon Rivers

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The Stronghold Movement

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Eat This Salmon

What Salmon Should I Eat?

Should you eat salmon? And if so, what kind? We break down what you need to know to shop—and eat—with confidence.

Eat This Salmon

Broiled Sesame Salmon Bibimbap

Make the recipe from James Beard award-winning cookbook author Diane Morgan.

Eat This Salmon

Salmon a La Plancha with Citrus-Dill-Vodka Marinade

Make the recipe from James Beard award-winning cookbook author Diane Morgan.