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Save Our Wild Salmon (wildsalmon.org) is a diverse, nationwide coalition that works to restore wild salmon and steelhead to the rivers, streams, and marine waters of the Pacific Northwest. It describes itself as having protected wild salmon for over 30 years, and it operates as a non-governmental 501(c) non-profit organization that relies on donations and grants. If you want to understand who is behind salmon-recovery advocacy in the Columbia Basin, how the coalition is structured, or how to get involved, this is the organization's role.
What the coalition does
Its stated purpose is to restore wild salmon and steelhead for the benefit of the region's ecology, economy, and culture. Rather than acting as a single-issue group, it frames salmon recovery as connected to climate, energy, and wildlife policy across the Pacific Northwest.
Who makes up the coalition
Save Our Wild Salmon describes itself as a coalition of conservation groups, fishing businesses, scientists, and other partners working together. Its published structure includes:
- A Coalition
- A Board of Directors
- An SOS Team
- A NextGen Salmon Collective Team
- Business Partners
This structure matters if you are looking for a way to plug in: the coalition model means participation can happen through member organizations, business partnership, or the NextGen group rather than only through a single national office.
Current projects
The site lists four current project areas:
| Project | Stated focus |
|---|---|
| Restoring the Lower Snake River | Dam removal as the cornerstone of any Columbia Basin salmon plan |
| Tackling the Climate Challenge | Healthy climate and resilient habitats for salmon |
| Protecting Orca by Restoring Salmon | Linking salmon recovery to orca survival |
| Modernizing the Columbia River Treaty | Updating the treaty framework governing the river |
The Lower Snake River work is presented as the central campaign: the site states that dam removal must be the cornerstone of any Columbia Basin salmon plan.
How to use the site
The site is organized around a few practical entry points:
- Learn the issues — Factsheets & Reports, Hot Water Reports, and the project pages give the coalition's own framing and evidence.
- Follow news — News, Opinion, the SOS Blog, Press Releases, Newsletters, and Videos.
- Get involved — Take Action, Volunteer With Us, and Events.
- Support the work — Donate Online, More Ways to Give, Planned Giving, and a Shop.
If your goal is to cite or understand the coalition's position, start with Factsheets & Reports and the Lower Snake River project page. If your goal is to participate, Take Action and Events are the relevant sections.
What to know before relying on it
Save Our Wild Salmon is an advocacy coalition, so its materials present a position rather than a neutral survey. The site states that donations are tax deductible as allowed by law, consistent with its 501(c) non-profit status. For current campaign priorities, check the site directly, since the homepage highlights time-bound efforts such as the Get Out the Vote campaign and the 2026 RENEWAL webinar series.