Salmon cannot speak for themselves, they need our help.
Salmon are essential to our environment, culture, and economy, nourishing ecosystems and supporting communities for generations. Western colonization has significantly altered the rivers and streams they rely on, and restoring these habitats takes time, effort, and cooperation. Patience, dedication, and collective action are essential to the recovery of wild salmon.
For the past 34 years, NSEA has been an active participant in this recovery. Together, we’ve planted over 470,000 trees and shrubs, hosted more than 1,300 volunteer work parties, removed 173 fish passage barriers, and inspired over 34,000 student scientists.
Our vision is clear: healthy watersheds that sustain abundant salmon. Our mission is steadfast: to engage our community to recover wild salmon for future generations. And our work is guided by our values—integrity, gratitude, diversity, hopefulness, and sustainability.