Calling all salmon advocates in the Inland Northwest! 

The Inland Northwest is directly impacted by the negative effects of the dams, with toxic algal blooms worsening air and water quality, and communities losing out on the economic and recreation opportunities that a free-flowing river brings. Salmon Advocate Shoals is SOS’ new Inland Northwest-focused initiative aiming to develop a network of volunteer action teams in communities across the Inland Northwest whose advocacy and education efforts are supported by SOS.

Sign up to learn more about our Salmon Advocate Shoals’ work in Inland Northwest communities, including how you can get involved to help spread awareness about the opportunities of a restored lower Snake River, engage with local policymakers, build community with other salmon advocates, and more.

Why “shoal”? 

• In biology, a shoal is a group of fish swimming together for social reasons. In this case, a shoal is a group of volunteers in a community working together to foster greater support and awareness of salmon recovery.

• As a shoal volunteer, you can create strategies that are community-specific, investing time and resources into efforts that are effective in your area. SOS works with each shoal to develop outreach activities, attend and organize events, and engage new people, all while providing resources and support.

• The shoal network connects salmon and river advocates across the Inland Northwest, making it easier to get involved and work together to build momentum forward.

If you have any questions, reach out to Abby Saks, Inland Northwest Grassroots Organizer, abbys@wildsalmon.org.