Save Our wild Salmon
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Hi! If you’re following us from another platform, welcome! And if you’re new—we’re Save Our wild Salmon (SOS), a diverse, nationwide coalition working together to restore wild salmon and steelhead to the Columbia Basin for the benefit of people and ecosystems.
🏞️"The Sound of Silence, Two Visions for One River", by Scott Putnam, Bluz River Productions🏞️
Watch to learn about the impact of Toxic Algal Blooms on the lower Snake River and the surrounding communities and ecosystems🐟
Watch to learn about the impact of Toxic Algal Blooms on the lower Snake River and the surrounding communities and ecosystems🐟
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🏞️"The Sound of Silence, Two Visions for One River", by Scott Putnam, Bluz River Productions🏞️
Watch to learn about the impact of Toxic Algal Blooms on the lower Snake River and the surrounding communities and ecosystems🐟
Watch to learn about the impact of Toxic Algal Blooms on the lower Snake River and the surrounding communities and ecosystems🐟
This past summer, we saw 11 toxic algal blooms (TABs) across the Snake River. This is the third consecutive year that we have seen TABs on the lower Snake River. TABs grow in warm, stagnant water with added nutrients. The lower Snake River dams create these exact conditions.
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This past summer, we saw 11 toxic algal blooms (TABs) across the Snake River. This is the third consecutive year that we have seen TABs on the lower Snake River. TABs grow in warm, stagnant water with added nutrients. The lower Snake River dams create these exact conditions.
Mark your calendars for Oct. 28 at 5:30pm PT! 📆 Join Save Our wild Salmon and 350 Washington for an hour of taking action for our communities, ecosystems, and climate.🌎
Learn more & RSVP at wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
Learn more & RSVP at wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
October 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Mark your calendars for Oct. 28 at 5:30pm PT! 📆 Join Save Our wild Salmon and 350 Washington for an hour of taking action for our communities, ecosystems, and climate.🌎
Learn more & RSVP at wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
Learn more & RSVP at wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
🐋 This Saturday, October 18th, is Orca Recovery Day. Help the Southern Resident orcas by attending a habitat restoration event near you. Find an event at betterground.org/ord/ 🐋
#StopSalmonExtinction #SaveOrca
#StopSalmonExtinction #SaveOrca
October 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🐋 This Saturday, October 18th, is Orca Recovery Day. Help the Southern Resident orcas by attending a habitat restoration event near you. Find an event at betterground.org/ord/ 🐋
#StopSalmonExtinction #SaveOrca
#StopSalmonExtinction #SaveOrca
🥳Register today for Sierra Club and SOS’ RECIPROCITY webinar on September 25th at 6pm PT with Christopher Preston @cjpreston.bsky.social, author of ‘Tenacious Beasts – Wildlife recoveries that change how we think about animals’.
🐟Sign up here! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🐟Sign up here! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
🥳Register today for Sierra Club and SOS’ RECIPROCITY webinar on September 25th at 6pm PT with Christopher Preston @cjpreston.bsky.social, author of ‘Tenacious Beasts – Wildlife recoveries that change how we think about animals’.
🐟Sign up here! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🐟Sign up here! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We can defend against the attacks on our communities and ecosystems, but it takes all of us working together. September's Hear the People, Heal the River Action Hour is your opportunity to get involved!
When: 12:30-1:30pm PT on 9/30
Where: Zoom
Register at tinyurl.com/SalmonAction...
When: 12:30-1:30pm PT on 9/30
Where: Zoom
Register at tinyurl.com/SalmonAction...
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We can defend against the attacks on our communities and ecosystems, but it takes all of us working together. September's Hear the People, Heal the River Action Hour is your opportunity to get involved!
When: 12:30-1:30pm PT on 9/30
Where: Zoom
Register at tinyurl.com/SalmonAction...
When: 12:30-1:30pm PT on 9/30
Where: Zoom
Register at tinyurl.com/SalmonAction...
🚨 BPA wants to ignore its obligations to salmon and steelhead recovery - Sign the petition to hold them accountable!
tinyurl.com/powercouncilpetition
Read on for more information on what's going on, and why we need to take action!
tinyurl.com/powercouncilpetition
Read on for more information on what's going on, and why we need to take action!
September 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🚨 BPA wants to ignore its obligations to salmon and steelhead recovery - Sign the petition to hold them accountable!
tinyurl.com/powercouncilpetition
Read on for more information on what's going on, and why we need to take action!
tinyurl.com/powercouncilpetition
Read on for more information on what's going on, and why we need to take action!
🚨 Salmon recovery is under Congressional attack - We need your help to stop the harmful bill, H.R. 2073, in its tracks!
🐟 ACT NOW: Washington and Oregon residents, urge your member of Congress to oppose this bill: saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/OpposeHR2073...
🐟 ACT NOW: Washington and Oregon residents, urge your member of Congress to oppose this bill: saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/OpposeHR2073...
September 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
🚨 Salmon recovery is under Congressional attack - We need your help to stop the harmful bill, H.R. 2073, in its tracks!
🐟 ACT NOW: Washington and Oregon residents, urge your member of Congress to oppose this bill: saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/OpposeHR2073...
🐟 ACT NOW: Washington and Oregon residents, urge your member of Congress to oppose this bill: saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/OpposeHR2073...
This past Friday and Saturday, 130+ salmon advocates rallied on the river for a free lower Snake at Nimíipuu Protecting the Environment’s Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla! 🛶🏞️
August 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This past Friday and Saturday, 130+ salmon advocates rallied on the river for a free lower Snake at Nimíipuu Protecting the Environment’s Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla! 🛶🏞️
👏 ✍️Join our August Action Hour - Hear the People, Heal the River!
We’re in a pivotal moment for salmon. As members of Congress return to their districts during the August recess, we must make our voices heard!
Join us 8/19 @ 12:30pm or 5:30pm PT on Zoom: wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
We’re in a pivotal moment for salmon. As members of Congress return to their districts during the August recess, we must make our voices heard!
Join us 8/19 @ 12:30pm or 5:30pm PT on Zoom: wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
You're invited to SOS' Salmon Action Hours!
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 ...
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August 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
👏 ✍️Join our August Action Hour - Hear the People, Heal the River!
We’re in a pivotal moment for salmon. As members of Congress return to their districts during the August recess, we must make our voices heard!
Join us 8/19 @ 12:30pm or 5:30pm PT on Zoom: wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
We’re in a pivotal moment for salmon. As members of Congress return to their districts during the August recess, we must make our voices heard!
Join us 8/19 @ 12:30pm or 5:30pm PT on Zoom: wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours
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Tonight! See y'all at 5pm for forest defense at the office. At 6pm we ride to Laurelhurst to meet up with the Greater Hells Canyon Council Salmon Life Cycle @shift2bikes.bsky.social Pedalpalooza ride.
RSVP 👇
RSVP 👇
We're excited about Tuesday's Portland Action Night.
We're starting (5pm) with learning on the Roadless Rule and action to protect 2M acres of Oregon forest. 🌲
Then we're cycling (6pm) to Laurelhurst to join the Salmon Life Cycle Pedalpalooza ride! 🐟 🚲
Join us! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
We're starting (5pm) with learning on the Roadless Rule and action to protect 2M acres of Oregon forest. 🌲
Then we're cycling (6pm) to Laurelhurst to join the Salmon Life Cycle Pedalpalooza ride! 🐟 🚲
Join us! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
August 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Tonight! See y'all at 5pm for forest defense at the office. At 6pm we ride to Laurelhurst to meet up with the Greater Hells Canyon Council Salmon Life Cycle @shift2bikes.bsky.social Pedalpalooza ride.
RSVP 👇
RSVP 👇
We’re < 3 weeks away from the Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla on 8/15 & 8/16 at Hells Gate State Park. Join us Fri. evening for live music and food, followed on Sat. by the rally on the river, a salmon lunch, Tribal speakers, and more. RSVP at tinyurl.com/snakeriverflotilla
July 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We’re < 3 weeks away from the Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla on 8/15 & 8/16 at Hells Gate State Park. Join us Fri. evening for live music and food, followed on Sat. by the rally on the river, a salmon lunch, Tribal speakers, and more. RSVP at tinyurl.com/snakeriverflotilla
Amid federal budget cuts across the board, vital funding for salmon recovery is under threat. But Congressional budget discussions aren't over. We can secure funding for salmon recovery in the next fiscal year’s budget appropriations by taking action: saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/FY266SApprop...
Act Now: Defend the Columbia Basin salmon from Congressional attacks
Urge your member of Congress to support the Columbia Basin salmon investments in FY26 appropriations bills
saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org
July 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Amid federal budget cuts across the board, vital funding for salmon recovery is under threat. But Congressional budget discussions aren't over. We can secure funding for salmon recovery in the next fiscal year’s budget appropriations by taking action: saveourwildsalmon.salsalabs.org/FY266SApprop...
🌡️Last week, SOS and our partners kicked off the 10th annual weekly series of the #HotWaterReport. We’re tracking warming water temperatures in the lower Snake River & identifying actions that we must take to #StopSalmonExtinction.
July 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🌡️Last week, SOS and our partners kicked off the 10th annual weekly series of the #HotWaterReport. We’re tracking warming water temperatures in the lower Snake River & identifying actions that we must take to #StopSalmonExtinction.
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When uneconomical, outdated, and unsafe dams are removed, rivers run free, healthy ecosystems return, and new generations can reconnect with their waterways. Read this inspiring story on the newly-navigable Klamath River: apnews.com/article/nati...
Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon
A group of several dozen Indigenous youth from across the Klamath Basin recently emerged victorious after a month-long journey paddling the Klamath River.
apnews.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
When uneconomical, outdated, and unsafe dams are removed, rivers run free, healthy ecosystems return, and new generations can reconnect with their waterways. Read this inspiring story on the newly-navigable Klamath River: apnews.com/article/nati...
Columbia Basin salmon are in deep crisis: Most wild salmon and steelhead runs today 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.
www.wildsalmon.org
July 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Columbia Basin salmon are in deep crisis: Most wild salmon and steelhead runs today 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.
“BPA’s decision to join Markets+ knowing the long-term cost, consequences, and harm is shocking, especially when the benefits of EDAM are so apparent–for ratepayers, salmon, rivers, and regional clean energy goals,” said Joseph Bogaard, Executive Director of SOS: www.wildsalmon.org/news-and-med...
July 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“BPA’s decision to join Markets+ knowing the long-term cost, consequences, and harm is shocking, especially when the benefits of EDAM are so apparent–for ratepayers, salmon, rivers, and regional clean energy goals,” said Joseph Bogaard, Executive Director of SOS: www.wildsalmon.org/news-and-med...
The Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla will take place in Lewiston, ID on 8/15-16! 🎉🌊 This will be the biggest rally on the river in years—also featuring inspiring Tribal speakers, food, live music, a film screening, and more! Register today: tinyurl.com/snakeriverflotilla
July 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Envisioning a Restored Lower Snake River Flotilla will take place in Lewiston, ID on 8/15-16! 🎉🌊 This will be the biggest rally on the river in years—also featuring inspiring Tribal speakers, food, live music, a film screening, and more! Register today: tinyurl.com/snakeriverflotilla
BPA wants to eliminate its salmon recovery goals—putting orcas, Tribal fishing rights, & wild rivers at risk. Tell the Northwest Power and Conservation Council to protect salmon in the regional Fish & Wildlife Plan. Comment by July 3! www.wildsalmon.org/news-and-med...
BPA Must Not Abandon Its Obligations to Salmon
Most salmon populations in the Columbia Basin are nowhere near healthy and abundant – and many are hovering on the brink of extinction. The develop...
www.wildsalmon.org
June 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
BPA wants to eliminate its salmon recovery goals—putting orcas, Tribal fishing rights, & wild rivers at risk. Tell the Northwest Power and Conservation Council to protect salmon in the regional Fish & Wildlife Plan. Comment by July 3! www.wildsalmon.org/news-and-med...
Last Friday, the Trump Administration officially withdrew from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, attempting to lock us into an illegal and failing status quo for salmon. Meanwhile, federal agencies key to salmon recovery risk being eliminated and habitat restoration funding is in jeopardy.
June 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Last Friday, the Trump Administration officially withdrew from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, attempting to lock us into an illegal and failing status quo for salmon. Meanwhile, federal agencies key to salmon recovery risk being eliminated and habitat restoration funding is in jeopardy.
Hi! If you’re following us from another platform, welcome! And if you’re new—we’re Save Our wild Salmon (SOS), a diverse, nationwide coalition working together to restore wild salmon and steelhead to the Columbia Basin for the benefit of people and ecosystems.
June 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Hi! If you’re following us from another platform, welcome! And if you’re new—we’re Save Our wild Salmon (SOS), a diverse, nationwide coalition working together to restore wild salmon and steelhead to the Columbia Basin for the benefit of people and ecosystems.