The Resonance of Many Voices

At Native Fish Society, our mission is most resonant when we include many voices. As an organization, we believe that we have a responsibility to create opportunities that are welcoming and...

​Speak up on the need for fish passage, not mitigation, at Bowman Dam on Oregon's Crooked River

A preliminary permit to add hydropower generation at Bowman Dam on the Crooked River has triggered Oregon's fish passage requirements. The licensee has requested a waiver from the requirements and...

River Steward Stories - Tom Derry

Conservation and wild Fish are two things found deep in Tom Derry’s heart. His passion and willingness to give back is portrayed through his work as a Molalla River Steward and the Director of Wild...

We Stand With our Allies for a free flowing Chehalis River!

Support Dam Removal on the Eel River

The Potter Valley Project on the Upper Mainstem Eel River in Northwestern California is up for re-licensing. The project consists of two dams, Cape Horn and Scott. Scott has been blocking migrating...

Keep 'em Wet 2020 Photo Contest Happening Now!

NFS 2020 Keep 'em Wet Photo Contest Do you have a great picture of a fish who's gills are not exposed to the air? How about a cool underwater or 50/50 shot? We want to see them! This summer,...

ReWild the Willamette LIVE!

This week, Native Fish Society Conservation Director Jennifer Fairbrother sat down with our partners at WildEarth Guardians to discuss our ongoing collaboration in Oregon's Willamette River...

ODFW Considering Sandy River Angling Regulation Changes

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently taking comment on a proposal to open 25 miles of the Sandy River to boat angling access under the auspices of providing a conservation...

Restoring a Wild and Free Klamath River

Take Action to encourage the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve the transfer of dam surrender to Klamath River Renewal Corporation. This is the final step to start the process and...