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By: Olivia Passmore

In the Pacific Northwest, salmon are a vital part of the ecosystem. They provide sustenance to many different species such as the black bear, otters, killer whales, and many more. When a salmon is at the end of its life cycle, it will make its way upstream to lay their eggs, depositing nutrients throughout the journey; nutrients that the forest and ocean depend on. Today, several species of salmon in the PNW are on the brink of extinction. There are many reasons for this decrease in the population, the main one being that of the effects of climate change. As the air warms due to the rising global temperature, glaciers melt at a faster rate, meaning there will be less cold water to feed the streams during the summer. Warmer water makes the salmon more susceptible to predators and disease. This decrease in salmon will not only effect different animal species, but humans as well. In the PNW, salmon support 16,000 jobs in the commercial and recreational fishing industry. If salmon become extinct, this will place thousands of individuals out of work. Many indigenous tribes depend on, and have depended on salmon for centuries. Many of these tribes have united to help save the Northwest salmon. There are many things you can do to help save salmon as well. Understanding tribal treaty rights will make you a more powerful salmon conservation advocate. Other things include disposing of your waste properly, donating, and understanding just how important salmon are for the environment.

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