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Conservation Advocates Sue Over Lower Columbia River Hatchery Programs Harming Wild Salmon and Hindering Recovery Progress

Wild Fish Conservancy and The Conservation Angler filed against federal, state, and local governments for their continued funding and operation of Mitchell Act and Select Area Fishery Enhancement (SAFE) program hatcheries that are far exceeding limits under the ESA designed to prevent extinction of imperiled wild salmon and steelhead.

April 17, 2024 No Comments

Press Releases

Conservation Advocates Serve Notice of Intent to Sue Over Columbia River Hatchery Programs Harming Wild Salmon Recovery

Today, Wild Fish Conservancy and The Conservation Angler issued a 60-day Notice of Intent to sue federal, state, and local agencies for chronic and ongoing violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) resulting from the Mitchell Act and SAFE program hatcheries on the Columbia River.

January 26, 2024 No Comments

Press Releases

Alaskan Chinook in Peril, A Plea for Protection under the Endangered Species Act

Wild Fish Conservancy filed a petition today calling for federal protection of Alaskan Chinook under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This emergency action is being taken in response to the severe decline and poor condition of Chinook populations throughout the state of Alaska.

January 11, 2024 2 Comments

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We’re Taking Emergency Action to Protect Alaskan Chinook

Wild Fish Conservancy filed a petition calling for federal protection of Alaskan Chinook under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This emergency action is being taken in response to the severe decline and poor condition of Chinook populations throughout the state of Alaska.

January 11, 2024 3 Comments

Wild Fish Conservancy

Frequently Asked Questions to the Petition to Designate Evolutionary Significant Units and List Alaskan Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) under the Endangered Species Act

Frequently Asked Questions on the Petition to Designate Evolutionary Significant Units and List Alaskan Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) under the Endangered Species Act

January 10, 2024 No Comments

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Court Rules In Favor of Short-Term Economics over Endangered Species Protections for Southern Resident Killer Whales and Wild Chinook

Top Photo: According to whale experts, orcas demonstrate a deep sense of mourning for their lost newborns, much like any devoted family would. In 2018,Tahlequah

June 24, 2023 No Comments

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Join Us Tomorrow on Bainbridge Island for a Press Event with Commissioner Hilary Franz to Celebrate the Removal of Puget Sound’s Net Pens

Celebrate the removal of WA’s net pens with Washington Commissioner Hilary Franz tomorrow on Bainbridge Island.

May 22, 2023 No Comments

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After 40 years, the Net Pen Industry is Pulling Up Anchors, Towing Away Their Net Pens, & Leaving Puget Sound Forever

All week residents across Puget Sound watched the net pen industry packing up nets, removing debris, and pulling up anchors and chains that have been holding the industry’s net pens in place for over forty years. Now, Puget Sound is only days away from being free of all commercial net pens for the first time in nearly half a century.

May 20, 2023 No Comments

Wild Fish Conservancy

WFC Legal Victory Marks Turning Point for Southern Resident Orcas and Wild Chinook

“After a hard-fought, four year legal challenge against the federal government, state of Alaska, and Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, Wild Fish Conservancy is thrilled to share a

May 7, 2023 1 Comment

News & Announcements

Washington State Makes History with Bold New Policy Ending Commercial Net Pen Aquaculture in Puget Sound

Today, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz made history when she announced a new groundbreaking executive order that will prohibit commercial net pen aquaculture in Washington state marine waters.

November 18, 2022 1 Comment

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Conservationists, Fishermen, and Tribes Sue Over Fish Farming Slated for Federal Waters

WFC is proud to be a co-plaintiff in a new lawsuit led by the Center for Food Safety challenging the federal government for authorizing a nationwide permit for industrial finfish aquaculture without environmental review of the risks.

November 15, 2022 No Comments

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WE DID IT! DNR Denies New Net Pen Leases In Historic Victory For Wild Salmon, Orcas, & The Health Of Puget Sound

WE DID IT! Commercial net pens are leaving Puget Sound for good.

November 15, 2022 No Comments

News & Announcements

Net Pen Decision Leads to Historic Victory for Wild Salmon, Orcas, and the Health of Puget Sound

Washington state denies new leases for Cooke Aquaculture, effectively ending net pen aquaculture in Puget Sound.

November 15, 2022 4 Comments

News & Announcements

SO MUCH GOOD NEWS TO SHARE FOR WILD FISH!

Over the past few weeks, we’ve made incredible strides and progress on a variety of our science, education, and advocacy initiatives being covered in local and international news. With too frequent doom-inspiring news stories dominating the news, we’re excited to share some good news for wild salmon recovery!

November 6, 2022 No Comments

Wild Fish Conservancy

12 DAYS UNTIL ALL PUGET SOUND NET PEN LEASES EXPIRE

In just 12 days, all leases for Puget Sound net pens will expire. The time for action is now! Learn more about how you can help protect the health of Puget Sound.

October 29, 2022 No Comments

Press Releases

New Research Shows Innovative Commercial Fishing Technique Can Aid Wild Salmon Recovery & Support Sustainable Fisheries

Wild Fish Conservancy published a new study in Fisheries Research further confirming the critical role commercial fish traps can play in recovering wild salmon and steelhead, improving fisheries management, and providing new sustainable fishing opportunities for coastal fishing communities.

October 6, 2022 No Comments

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Celebrating a Landmark Legal Victory for Southern Resident Killer Whales and Wild Chinook Recovery

A deep dive into the background and implications of the landmark Court decision in WFC’s lawsuit against the federal government for authorizing harvest that is harming Southern Resident orca and wild Chinook recovery.

August 13, 2022 1 Comment

News & Announcements

Bombshell Court Victory: Chinook Harvest Harms Southern Resident Killer Whales and Wild Chinook Recovery

A bombshell ruling from Seattle’s federal Court is calling out the federal government for failing to protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs) and wild Chinook by approving unsustainable Chinook harvest at levels that are harming the recovery of both federally protected species.

August 10, 2022 1 Comment

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Join WFC for a discussion with journalists Douglas Frantz & Catherine Collins on their new book ‘Salmon Wars: The Dark Underbelly of Our Favorite Fish’

Join WFC and award-winning journalists Douglas Frantz & Catherine Collins for a discussion on their new book ‘Salmon Wars’— an exposé on Cooke Aquaculture & the global salmon farming industry

July 21, 2022 No Comments

News & Announcements

Critical Endangered Species Act Protections Restored by Federal Court Decision

A federal Court restores vital Endangered Species Act protections that had been compromised and rolled back during the Trump administration.

July 7, 2022 No Comments

News & Announcements

New Federal Analysis Finds Puget Sound Commercial Net Pens Are Harming Salmon, Steelhead, And Other Protected Fish

A new analysis released by NOAA Fisheries confirms commercial marine net pens operating in Puget Sound are harming threatened and endangered salmon, steelhead, and other protected fish, as well as their critical habitats.

June 29, 2022 No Comments

News & Announcements

BREAKING NEWS: Canada Will Phase Out BC Open Water Net Pens

Canada’s Minister of Fisheries Joyce Murray announced that the Canadian government is taking bold action to phase out all open net pen aquaculture in British Columbia’s coastal waters.

June 24, 2022 No Comments

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