The NMFS site provides excellent information about the current biological and legal status of Pacific Northwest salmon runs. It presents detailed maps displaying the home range of each salmonid species and the species' various distinct runs. The site also hosts fact sheets about each species, relevant Federal Register Notices, and links to the latest news about Northwest salmon and steelhead. The site is incredibly comprehensive, providing access to an array of salmon-related information everything from instructions on how to buy, catch, and save salmon, to books, artwork, and videos about the fish. The Fish Passage Center monitors the migration of juvenile and adult salmon and steelhead as the fish travel through the eight dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers to and from the Pacific Ocean.
Visitors can query on specific criteria such as dam location, species, and date.
The site is fairly technical, but it is a great place to see hard data on how many salmon and steelhead species are making it to and from the ocean each year. This interactive and educational game gives players the chance to help a smolt migrate to the ocean by making decisions that positively impact its riverine environment. During the game, players can check the progress and health of their smolts, or look up unfamiliar words in a glossary. This is a good way to learn about some simple actions that can help improve water quality for migrating salmon. All rights reserved.