Misty is a salmon biologist whose work focuses on the ecology and management of Pacific salmon and the species and ecosystems that depend on them. In her day job, she directs the Wild Salmon Program at the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, where she works to integrate ecological science into fisheries management and policy processes, advancing approaches that protect salmon diversity, habitat, and resilience. Her research and work emphasize the role of salmon as a foundation species—one that underpins the structure and productivity of coastal ecosystems. Her goal is to ensure that salmon continue to sustain wildlife such as bears and killer whales, and that these ecological relationships are fully reflected in management and recovery decisions.
