July 29, 2026

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Rising Temperatures in the Columbia Basin Are Taking a Toll on Sockeye Salmon—but Advocates Are Fighting for Cold Water

Columbia Basin water temperatures are rising, and sockeye salmon are paying the price. Learn what local conservation groups are doing to protect endangered sockeye from rising temperatures.

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Rising Temperatures in the Columbia Basin Are Taking a Toll on Sockeye Salmon—but Advocates Are Fighting for Cold Water

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