Salmon Orca Project
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A movement led by the Northwest Tribal Nations to save our salmon, orcas, and sacred treaties by removing the four lower dams in the Snake River.
Joined September 2021
Sharing from @NPT1855 ✊ Salmon are central to the health of ecosystems — and the Southern Resident orca that depend on them. This ruling highlights the urgency of protecting salmon survival. 🔁👇
✊ Big win for Nacox (Salmon) 🐟 A federal court granted a preliminary injunction recognizing urgent risks to salmon survival. Chairman Shannon Wheeler: Growth in energy can happen without forcing salmon to bear the burden. 🔗 https://t.co/6VXH8XFbm1
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A federal judge has ordered targeted changes to Columbia–Snake River dam operations, citing harm to salmon runs described as “disappearing from the landscape.” The ruling reopens long-running litigation over hydropower impacts. https://t.co/naQ9sLGkga
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WA studies on lower Snake River dam alternatives are advancing. Transportation & water findings are due this year; the full energy study is targeted for 2027. Photo: Brawdy / Tri-City Herald https://t.co/9BzN8zMppf
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A new Southern Resident orca calf has been spotted with L Pod in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. First-year survival is closely tied to Chinook availability and ocean conditions. Photo: Center for Whale Research • NMFS/NOAA Permit #27038 Link:
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Biologists with the Center for Whale Research have documented a new Southern Resident killer whale calf traveling with L pod.
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Federal direction on Columbia–Snake River dam policy continues to evolve. Associated Press reporting outlines how the current Administration is revisiting salmon recovery agreements and hydropower operations. https://t.co/K6KBk4vheh
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MeatEater highlights the urgency of Columbia Basin salmon recovery. A recent episode features Tribal experts discussing hydropower impacts and why replacing the lower Snake River dams remains the best path to restoring salmon abundance. https://t.co/qeNy0arw08
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WSDOT is taking public comments on transportation options for the Lower Snake River. The study looks at how freight, rail, and road systems can support dam removal while keeping goods moving. Share your input: https://t.co/IdGV4ovolf Comments close Feb 16 Photo: Bruce Kelly-RT&S
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The 2025 Salmon Summit in Bellingham highlighted new science and hands-on projects for salmon recovery. Updates covered cool-water log jams, hyporheic flow research, fish passage work, and habitat restoration led by tribal and local partners. More: https://t.co/d0AZx64n4z
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Salmon Stories 🌊🐟 The Salmon Story Tree at the Rise Up Northwest: Run in Unity Convening is growing one fish at a time. Each tag shares gratitude for the salmon that sustain our lands, waters, and communities. 💧 “Salmon are important to me…” “Protect what you love.”
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Secure Your Stay for R.U.N. in Unity Book your hotel by Oct 17 to lock in the discounted rate. Rooms are limited. Portland Expo Center | Oct 28–30 📷 Registration: https://t.co/l6TFYAUjM4 📷 Agenda: https://t.co/yDiZJU7ivY 📷 Hotel Block: https://t.co/XR3cS9fDg0
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🎙 Host: Marcus Harrison Green, Seattle Stranger & South Seattle Emerald 👥 Speakers: Tim Ballew (Lummi Nation), Dr. Deborah Giles ( SeaDoc Society), Jay Hesse (Nez Perce Tribe), Keyen Singer (youth fisherman) 👉 RSVP: https://t.co/SpWfFtN524
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🚨 ACTION ALERT: Another Southern Resident orca calf has been lost. With fewer than 75 left, time is running out. These orcas need Chinook salmon to survive – and restoring Columbia & Snake River runs is essential. Write to Congress by Sept. 30: https://t.co/tGVeg5S6bf
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Protecting salmon means protecting orcas. Join the R.U.N. in Unity Convening Oct 29–30 to work on shared solutions for the region’s waters. Sign up: https://t.co/BUbFfwQGDr
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Newborn Orca Spotted with J Pod Researchers recently documented a newborn calf traveling with J Pod in Puget Sound. This birth brings hope for the endangered Southern Resident orcas, which rely on abundant Chinook salmon for survival. Read more:
kuow.org
The orca J pod has been very active in Central Puget Sound waters Friday, and they've got reason to be animated: There's a new calf.
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Join us for our next Tribal Voices Matter event featuring a powerful conversation on protecting the Columbia River Basin! Nez Perce Tribal representatives Anthony Capetillo and Samantha Smith will discuss the growing threat of invasive species. Register: https://t.co/teAuIsChW3
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Salmon: We’d love to make a comeback! Dams: Yeah, about that… Rivers should flow, not fry. It’s time to breach the Lower Snake River dams and let salmon do what they do best—survive.
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Salmon used to roll 16 million deep in the Columbia Basin. Now, they’re barely making the guest list. Want to bring back the biggest fish party the PNW has ever seen? Let’s start by breaching the Lower Snake River dams!
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Hot tubs are great for humans. Not so much for salmon. The Columbia and Snake rivers are warming beyond survival limits. Restoring these rivers means restoring salmon, orcas, and ecosystems. Step one? Breach the dams.
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Imagine swimming a marathon, uphill, while holding your breath... and then someone cranks up the heat. That’s what salmon face in the Columbia & Snake rivers. Let’s fix it—starting with breaching the Lower Snake River dams.
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Salmon have been around for millions of years. Dams? Not so much. Maybe it’s time we stop acting like concrete walls are permanent and start acting like salmon actually matter.
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