North Olympic Peninsula Broadband • Entered by Krestine Reed on December 15, 2021
Nov 20 Vigil for Endangered Salmon
November 20, 2021 – November 20, 2021
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 40 |
| Post Admin hours | 10 |
| Activity Hours | 2.5 |
| Participants | 10 |
| Total Hours | 75 |
Key Issue: Wildlife Protection
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Key Partners: Columbia Riverkeeper, Backbone Campaign, Sea Shepherds
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Advocacy actions (35 letters/postcards)
Outcome 2: Advocacy actions (50 people)
Short Description of Activity
November 20, 2021, marked the 30 year anniversary since Snake River sockeye salmon were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). A vigil was organized for Vancouver Waterfront Park (12-2 pm) Join fellow Northwesterners to honor the declining keystone species and call on each states’ leaders to act now. This educational, family-friendly event will offer fun activities, engaged activists to answer questions, and tips on how to get involved.
Reflection/Evaluation
Very successful. A fish biologist gave history of the salmon decline and what it will take to re-wild salmon. After 45 minutes of speakers, folk song, and entertainment, the group walked to the Farmer’s Market a few blocks away to engage the community along the way. People joined in the procession and after returning to the Waterfront pier a big group photo was taken. This vigil was a great opportunity to evaluate the venue fo ra much bigger multiple day, multiple organization gathering for Earth Day 2022.
I was able to make Tribal connections and new outlet contacts. One notable tribal connection was the sister of Jaime Pinkham’s sister, who gave us the sorry of what salmon mean to the culture and spiritual being of the indigenous peoples of the Columbia Basin.
Photos/Uploads
Photo Captions
1. Chris Pinney, fish biologist tells the story of salmon
2. Organizers send the message for the day No More Blah Blah Blah
3. Participants send the message free the Snake River
4. Michele Pinkham, Nez Perce tribal member tells the cultural and spiritual story of salmon