New Report Notes Salmon Show Progress but Still Face Extinction

A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington improved but most still are struggling and face extinction.

Of the fourteen species of salmon and steelhead in Washington listed as at risk of extinction under the federal Endangered Species Act, six are improving. However, eight still are struggling or in crisis.

The report, the State of Salmon in Watersheds Executive Summary, and website noted that four species improved since the previous report in 2022.