Meet Ben Leyva! Ben dove in (every pun intended) with both feet, right into the White Salmon redd count project. Ben has been one of our most active volunteers on the White Salmon, logging more...
Apr 2
Since 2017, fishing guide Harvey Young, local River Stewards, and other grassroots advocates have advocated for the sustainable management of wild steelhead in Southern Oregon - the only place in...
Feb 19
Words by Keith Parker, Fisheries Biologist Yurok Tribe The link between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems facilitated by anadromous fish species has been described as significant, as well as the...
Jan 27
“Why do wild fish matter to you?” I asked our longtime River Steward, former board chair, and friend, Peter Tronquet. For the life of me, I cannot remember where we were or what we were doing, but...
Jan 12
Native Fish Society volunteers kicked off a multi-year project on the White Salmon River last weekend! Native Fish Society is beginning a project that will tell the story of what is happening...
Dec 17, 2020
Native Fish Society's work to revive abundant wild, native fish has never been more ambitious and expansive. As our River Steward and Native Fish Fellowship community grows, we're increasing the...
Dec 2, 2020
Native Fish Society will be hosting a lunch and learn featuring the White Salmon River, by our River Steward and board chair, Paul Fortino on Thursday, January 14th, 2021, from 12:00pm - 12:45pm....
Winner Winner! John Over Won our 2020 Drift Boat for a Benjamin Raffle! That’s right, a brand new Ray’s River Dories Rogue drift boat, complete with a Baker Trailer and a pair of Sawyer Lite...
Oct 29, 2020
Native Fish Society strives to restore abundant wild fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. In March of 2020, Native Fish Society was...
May 6, 2020
The Native Fish Society exists to revive abundant wild fish for all—for the ecosystems, cultures, and economies that rely on our iconic native fish. In the present era of dam removal, one of the...
Feb 25, 2020
Thank you for following this thread on wild steelhead release in southwest Oregon. To everyone who made the drive to Salem to testify in December and January - we all owe you our utmost...
Jan 31, 2020
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Nov 27, 2019
This fall Native Fish Society wishes to say thanks and farewell to longtime staff member, Jake Crawford. For the last seven years, Jake Crawford has filled several conservation positions at Native...
Oct 29, 2019
Dear Members & Supporters, From one fish and river filled summer to another - I hope you’re enjoying the sun-drenched days, warm weather, and time out on the water. This summer, as I’ve paused...
Aug 26, 2019
For Immediate Release, July 29th, 2019 Contacts: Conrad Gowell, Native Fish Society, Nick Cady, Cascadia Wildlands, and Mary Scurlock, Oregon Stream Protection Coalition SALEM, Ore.— Late...
Jul 29, 2019
If you live in or near the South Sound of Washington State, please get out your calendars, and mark the date January 24th! I will be holding a Native Fish Meet & Greet in Olympia, and would love...
Dec 19, 2018
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