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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026
Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Pacific Salmon 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to the biology, ecology, and importance of Pacific salmon, while highlighting the work of the North Olympic Salmon Coalition. It explores salmon as a keystone species, emphasizing their ecological role in nutrient cycling, cultural significance to Indigenous communities, and economic value across the Pacific Northwest. The presentation walks through salmon life history, from egg to spawning adult, explaining their unique anadromous lifecycle and the diversity among the five Pacific salmon species. It also outlines the critical habitat conditions salmon need to survive, known as the “5 C’s” (clean, clear, connected, cold, and complex), and examines major threats including habitat loss, pollution, dams, logging, and climate change. Ultimately, the presentation underscores both the challenges facing salmon and the ongoing restoration efforts that offer hope for their recovery, inspiring individuals and communities to take an active role in protecting and restoring these vital ecosystems.
Speakers
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Sarah Doyle

North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Sarah Doyle is the Executive Director of the North Olympic Salmon Coalition, where she has spent the past 17 years leading community-based efforts to restore salmon habitat and strengthen watershed health across Washington’s North Olympic Peninsula. She is known for building strong... Read More →
Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Marine Science Stage

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