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November 13, 2018
An update on orca and salmon protection efforts (11.11.18)
in SOS Blog
Here's an update on (1) recent progress on Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Orca Task Force, and (2) to share some media and public actions by SOS and friends, and (3) keep you posted on what’s ahead. First, THANKS to all of you that submitted comments…
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October 25, 2018
Orca/Salmon Alert - 5-day comment period closes TODAY (Oct. 29) - Act now!
in SOS Blog
A few weeks ago, tens of thousands people raised their voices and joined a grieving mother orca and her family in sending a blunt message to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and the Orca Recovery Task Force he created: Orcas are starving because their…
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September 07, 2018
You're invited! 2018 Flotilla to 'Free the Snake' - Sept. 7/8 in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley
in Restoring the Lower Snake River
For further information, visit freethesnake.com or contact jacob@wildsalmon.org For further information, visit freethesnake.com or contact jacob@wildsalmon.org
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August 28, 2018
Hot Water Report 2018 - August 24
in Tackling the Climate Challenge
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Lower Snake and Columbia River Hot Water Report, week seven. This weekly report presents the conditions on the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers via graphs, analyses, and stories. We have been tracking the rivers as they become too…
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August 13, 2018
Hot Water Report - August 10
in Tackling the Climate Challenge
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Lower Snake and Columbia River Hot Water Report, week seven. This weekly report presents the conditions on the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers via graphs, analyses, and stories. We have been tracking the rivers as they become too…
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August 07, 2018
Hot Water Report 2018 - August 3
in Tackling the Climate Challenge
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Lower Snake and Columbia River Hot Water Report, week six. This weekly report presents the conditions on the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers via graphs, analyses, and stories. We have been tracking the rivers as they become too hot…
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July 30, 2018
Hot Water Report 2018 - July 27
in Tackling the Climate Challenge
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Lower Snake and Columbia River Hot Water Report, week five. This weekly report will present the conditions on the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers via graphs, analyses, and stories. We’ll track the rivers as they become too hot for…
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July 23, 2018
Hot Water Report 2018 - July 20
in Tackling the Climate Challenge
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Lower Snake and Columbia River Hot Water Report, week four. This weekly report presents the conditions on the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers via graphs, analyses, and stories. We’ll track the rivers as they become too hot for…
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July 22, 2018
U.S. Dept. of State: Town Hall To Discuss Modernization of the Columbia River Treaty Regime
in SOS Blog
July 18, 2018 U.S. Columbia River Treaty Negotiator Jill Smail will lead a Town Hall on September 6, 2018, in Portland, Oregon on the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty regime. The Town Hall is free of charge, open to the public, and will take place…
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July 22, 2018
News Deeply: Here’s How the Largest Dam Removal Project in the U.S. Would Work
in SOS Blog
Four dams on the Klamath River may be simultaneously removed as early as 2021, after years of planning. It’s being hailed as a crucial effort to save salmon, but it won’t solve all the basin’s water problems. NO ONE IS popping the champagne corks just yet,…
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Jul 22, 2018 - CBB: Connecting Salmon Recovery Efforts: Columbia Basin Partnership Releases Vision Statement, Goals
Jul 16, 2018 - Del Norte Triplicate: Dam Removal Plan Out for Public Review
Jul 16, 2018 - CBB: Council Fish/Wildlife Committee Discusses Tribal Plans To Restore Pacific Lamprey To Historic Range
Jul 16, 2018 - TDN: Columbia Riverkeeper: Stronger than ever?
Jul 9, 2018 - Seattle Times: Audit finds 70 percent of B.C. fish-processing plants do not comply with environmental regulations
Jul 5, 2018 - Yes! Magazine: 5 Reasons Salmon Are an Environmental Justice Solution
Jul 3, 2018 - Columbia Basin Bulletin: Commission Selects Kelly Susewind As New Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife Director
Jun 28, 2018 - News Deeply: Salmon Are Booming in Oregon’s Rogue River. Dam Removal May Be Why.
Jun 28, 2018 - Alison Morrow: What wildlife need from us—awareness
Jun 18, 2018 - Columbia Basin Bulletin: Tie Vote In U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Rulings In Washington State Fish Culverts Case
Jun 18, 2018 - Editorial: Shifts of market and region
Jun 11, 2018 - Seattle Times: Tied U.S. Supreme Court decision means Washington must remove barriers to salmon migration
Jun 1, 2018 - Seattle Times: Once-flooded Elwha land becomes forest
May 30, 2018 - Oregonian Guest Opinion: Trump's attack on salmon recovery is unconscionable
May 24, 2018 - For the Sake of the Snake
May 21, 2018 - Post Register: 'It’s about art making a statement’
May 16, 2018 - YOU'RE INVITED! CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF WILD & SCENIC RIVERS WITH SAWYERS PADDLES AND OARS - A BENEFIT FOR SAVE OUR WILD SALMON
May 14, 2018 - B-Run Steelhead - Extinction in the Heart of Idaho
Apr 19, 2018 - Seattle Times: Supreme Court showdown: Washington’s attorney general vs. tribes over salmon habitat
Apr 2, 2018 - A Tale of Two Rivers - Portland, OR - Thursday, April 26 - 6-9 pm
Apr 2, 2018 - A Tale of Two Rivers - Olympia, WA - Wednesday, April 25 - 6-9 pm
Mar 27, 2018 - Loaves and Fishes: Walla Walla
Mar 15, 2018 - Loaves and Fishes: Moscow
Mar 15, 2018 - Loaves and Fishes: Spokane, the journey begins
Mar 2, 2018 - Seattle Times: State kills Atlantic salmon farming in Washington
Feb 16, 2018 - Loaves and Fishes - Spokane - March 4, 2018
Feb 4, 2018 - The Tyee: Megadams Not Clean or Green, Says Expert
Jan 30, 2018 - Seattle Times: Fish farm caused Atlantic salmon spill near San Juans, then tried to hide how bad it was, state says
Jan 18, 2018 - Tale of Two Rivers Online Resources
Jan 12, 2018 - A Tale of Two Rivers - at the Cracker Building in Spokane - Thursday, January 25
Dec 21, 2017 - 2017 Year in Review: Much done – much to be done
Dec 19, 2017 - A Tale of Two Rivers - at the Burke Museum in Seattle - Wednesday, January 24
Dec 17, 2017 - Seattle Times: Violations prompt Washington state to cancel Atlantic salmon farm lease at Port Angeles
Nov 29, 2017 - From the desk of Jacob Schmidt: Faith leaders meet with McMorris Rodgers office to oppose HR 3144
Nov 29, 2017 - 'It Takes Our Purpose': With No Salmon, Yurok Tribe Struggles With Identity
Nov 21, 2017 - Happy Thanksgiving from the Save Our wild Salmon Coalition!