Healthy rivers and salmon are vital to our way of life in the Pacific Northwest, but Columbia Basin salmon, steelhead, and other native fish are in crisis. “Most wild salmon and steelhead runs persist at a fraction of their historic abundance and geographic distribution, and some (including three of five in the Snake River) persist at less than one percent of their historic abundance” (Source: Six Sovereigns’ Fish Facts: Columbia Basin Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish in Crisis).
Regional Tribes have led important comprehensive and collaborative progress to recover imperiled salmon populations- but salmon recovery efforts and goals are under attack: false and misleading information is being used to defend the harmful status quo, Federal agencies crticial to salmon recovery are threatened, habitat restoration funding is in jeopardy, and Bonneville Power Administration is attempting to eliminate their obligation and responsibility to recover wild salmon and steelhead.
Our region’s future is at stake, and our advocacy is more important now than ever.
Join us in taking collective action to protect salmon and defend the historic progress made towards salmon recovery by attending our new MONTHLY VIRTUAL SALMON ADVOCACY ACTION HOURS!
These action hours will be an opportunity for you to hear updates from experts on issues impacting salmon recovery and the health of the Columbia/Snake Rivers, ask questions, and, most importantly, get resources and information about how you can take action NOW. We will provide resources and support for all levels of salmon advocates, whether you want to take quick online action, like contacting your representative or submitting a public comment, or spend more time on your advocacy by writing a letter to the editor or hosting a postcard-writing party.
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, starting June 24 @ 12:30-1:30pm AND 5:30-6:30pm. Afternoon and evening sessions will be identical- so you can choose the time that works best for you!
- June 24 at 12:30-1:30pm and at 5:30-6:30pm
- July 22 at 12:30-1:30pm and at 5:30-6:30pm
- August 26 at 12:30-1:30pm and at 5:30-6:30pm
- Fall action hour dates will be added as they approach
Where: Zoom (RSVP here)
We can defend progress and push back on harmful policies and attacks-- but it will require all of us working together, strategically, and collectively!
All are welcome, from seasoned salmon advocates to folks who are new to the issue!
Chinook Salmon © Sue Coccia
