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Alaska's Copper River Coho Beckons Fall Flavors

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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CORDOVA, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska's Copper River Coho, in season from mid-August through September, signals the shift from summer to fall. Renowned as "The Last Great Salmon of the Season", Copper River coho lends itself to an array of preparations and pairs naturally with the flavors of late August as well as with the cozier flavors of autumn such as apples, squashes, root vegetables and earthy mushrooms.

Key Points: 
  • CORDOVA, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska's Copper River Coho , in season from mid-August through September, signals the shift from summer to fall.
  • To locate Copper River Coho in your area, check the Fish Locator on the Copper River Salmon website.
  • Adam Branin, Seafood Buyer for Quality Food Centers (QFC) based in Bellevue, Washington, reports, "It'sbeen a great season this year for Wild Salmon and especially Copper River!Our customers have really responded when we have advertised Copper River Sockeye at great retails this year.They know how special Copper River is and that's why we are going to lean into Copper River Coho as well.
  • To locate Copper River Coho in your area, check the Fish Locator on the Copper River website .

NOAA Awards Wild Salmon Center $824,000 for Oregon Coastal Restoration Jobs

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Watershed restoration jobs on the Oregon Coast got a big boost this summer and fall as the NOAA Restoration Center awarded Wild Salmon Center (WSC) $824,000 to support habitat restoration projects implemented through the Coast Coho Partnership (CCP).

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Watershed restoration jobs on the Oregon Coast got a big boost this summer and fall as the NOAA Restoration Center awarded Wild Salmon Center (WSC) $824,000 to support habitat restoration projects implemented through the Coast Coho Partnership (CCP).
  • The NOAA award represents the second tranche of a $2.3 million, three-year cooperative agreement between NOAA and WSC to protect and restore coastal watersheds and recover Oregon Coast Coho.
  • "The health of Oregon Coast communities is inextricably linked to the health of our coastal salmon runs," said Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley.
  • I'm grateful for the leadership of the Wild Salmon Center, and I will continue advocating for funding to support salmon recovery and restore coastal watersheds."

New Wild Salmon Center Report Raises Questions About Predetermined Permit for Pebble Mine in Alaska

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Monday, June 3, 2019
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This report raises serious questions about the decision making and intentions to permit the controversial mine.

Key Points: 
  • This report raises serious questions about the decision making and intentions to permit the controversial mine.
  • "This permitting process simply can't be trusted," said Guido Rahr, president and CEO of the Wild Salmon Center. "
  • It looks like an inside job, with the Army Corps working on behalf of Pebble to fast track the key permit.
  • The report can be downloaded at: https://www.wildsalmoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pebbles-Perm...
    The mission of Wild Salmon Center is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim.