Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board

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Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board

The UCSRB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The UCSRB fosters collaboration and cooperation in river and forest restoration in the Upper Columbia region.

07/27/2026

✨FEATURED PROJECT✨

In this project, the Yakama Nation restored a section of the Twisp River by strategically placing large wood structures using helicopters and heavy tracked equipment in an area with substantial groundwater connectivity. Completed in May 2023, the result is increased instream structural complexity, reconnected side channels, increased floodplain connectivity, and restored habitat forming processes that will benefit Upper Columbia spring Chinook and steelhead populations.

Restoring access to off-channel floodplains and wetlands will provide juvenile salmon with high-quality habitat for rearing throughout the year, including cool, groundwater-fed refuge during periods of extreme heat. The large wood structures will also strengthen connections between the river and its floodplain, encouraging healthier riparian vegetation and restoring the natural hydraulic complexity of the river.

07/14/2026

Become a part of a highly skilled, passionate and fun team of educators who work every day to connect people, communities and the natural world!

05/23/2026

Every salmon has a journey 🐟

On World Fish Migration Day, we celebrate the incredible migration of salmon, traveling hundreds of miles from the ocean back to the streams where they were born. Along the way, they support forests, wildlife, ecosystems and communities across the Pacific Northwest. Healthy rivers and connected habitats help keep these migrations possible for generations to come.

Join us today from 10-2 at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery to celebrate our Upper Columbia salmon!

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate the beautiful planet we call home and all of the plants and animals we share it with.

The Upper Columbia spring-run Chinook salmon has been an ESA-listed 'Endangered' species since 1999. Habitat loss remains one of the most significant threats to our salmon populations, but there are ways you can help:

🐟 Volunteer to help with a local stream restoration project
🐟 Avoid disturbing spawning areas
🐟 Plant a buffer of native riparian vegetation if you own land next to a stream or river
🐟 Don't leave trash or fishing gear on the riverbank or in the water
🐟 Clean your boat and equipment after every trip
🐟 Attend to any fluid leaks from your car or boat
🐟 Decrease the amount of chemicals you use on your lawn or garden
🐟 ADVOCATE for clean, healthy waterways

To learn more about salmon, salmon conservation and how you can help restore this iconic Washington species visit ucsrb.org and sign up for our newsletter!

03/30/2026

✨ FEATURED PROJECT ✨

Lower Peshastin Creek Restoration

This project by Cascade Fisheries involved redirecting a portion of the Lower Peshastin to near its historic channel and placing wood structures strategically along the new stretch of river. 1100 ft. of new primary channel was created and 800 ft. of existing channel was restored into secondary channel. This work has reengaged the floodplain and created vital resting and rearing habitat for salmon.

Around $300,000 was reinvested in Chelan County through this work, including ~$160,000 to local contractors, ~$60,000 to local businesses and ~$80,000 generated in local sales tax. Improvements were made to an important public recreation site through the creation of hiking trails and installation of interpretive signage.

The restored floodplain was designed to reconnect the river to its natural overflow areas, allowing high water to spread out rather than concentrate in a single channel. During the 2025 flooding, this reduced pressure on banks, slowed water velocities, and minimized erosion. As a result, the project area remained stable and functioned as intended, absorbing and conveying floodwaters while protecting surrounding habitats and communities.

Address

123 Easy Street
Wenatchee, WA
98801

Website

http://www.ucsrb.org/

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