Campaign #1: Fight The Current

The Latest News on our Efforts

Why does it Matter?

The King/Chinook salmon is a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Its impact on the ecosystem is immense, as it serves as a food source for other animals like bears, eagles, and otters, and also helps to transport nutrients from the ocean to the freshwater streams.

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What We've Done so Far

Conservation is Collaboration

Collaboration is key in effective conservation efforts, and that’s what Nature’s Negotiators believes in. By bringing together different entities, we can work towards understanding the symptoms and root causes of ecosystem endangerment. This requires a holistic approach that takes into account the needs of all stakeholders involved. Our goal is to create a consensus that addresses the root cause of the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms. We believe that by working together, we can achieve sustainable and effective solutions that benefit both the environment and the communities that depend on it.

Identify the "Root Cause"

The decline of King Salmon populations in the North Pacific has been a growing concern, with many attributing the issue to climate change. However, research has revealed that there are multiple potential causes that can be addressed. To tackle this issue, the "LONG LIVE THE KING SALMON" campaign aims to address factors such as predators like salmon sharks, sea lions, and seals, compromised habitats, bycatch fishing, and hatchery fish in the sea, which may be contributing to the stress that wild and King Salmon are experiencing. By addressing these factors, the campaign hopes to protect and restore King Salmon populations for future generations.

Identify the "stakeholders" and create think-tanks

To effectively address the decline of King Salmon populations in the North Pacific, it is crucial to involve all stakeholders who have a vested interest in the preservation of these fish. This includes First Peoples and Native American tribes, commercial fishing interests, sports fishing interests, Fish and Wildlife, other governmental entities, and conservation groups. To facilitate collaboration and information sharing, the "LONG LIVE THE KING SALMON" campaign is partnering with these stakeholders to host open houses, round tables, and a symposium. These events will provide a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge and ideas for solutions to protect and restore King Salmon populations.

Fundraise to implement solutions

Nature's Negotiators can play a crucial role in raising funds to implement proposed solutions to protect and restore King Salmon populations in the North Pacific. This may involve partnering with stakeholders to lobby for policy changes that address factors such as protecting water quantity and quality, improving fish passage, and removing invasive species. Additionally, the organization can assist commercial fishermen in installing selective fishing technology onto their boats and petitioning for permits to reduce bycatch. Nature's Negotiators can also fund economic studies to consider carrying capacity for hatchery fish and support hatchery reform efforts. By working with stakeholders and providing financial support, Nature's Negotiators can help ensure the success of the "LONG LIVE THE KING SALMON" campaign and protect this vital species for future generations.

Education Campaign: Information Slides

In the process of finding our first cause, we have ended up creating our first think-tank!

Thank you to the brilliant minds and organizations who engaged in dialog with us, helping us to "wade into" the complex issues being faced and sharing with us all of the great work already being done in Alaska regarding the King Salmon - on the part of fisheries, hatcheries, Indigenous interests, researchers, commercial and sports fishing, and commercial interests - with their help and guidance, we hope to be able to make a difference by supporting them and the many other stakeholders in that area!