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SalmonAid 2008
 The
Institute for Fisheries
Resources (IFR) has joined forces with other wild
salmon advocates for SalmonAid,
a two-day celebration of wild salmon and steelhead. SalmonAid
is being organized by a coalition of commercial, tribal, and
recreational fishermen, conservation organizations, chefs, restaurants,
and scientists. SalmonAid will raise awareness of the plight
of west coast salmon populations, the rivers and streams they
spawn in, and the many coastal and inland communities that rely
on salmon for their livelihoods and survival
SalmonAid 2008 will be on May 31st and June 1st
in Oakland, CA at Jack London Square.
To learn more about SalmonAid and how you can help west coast
salmon, visit SalmonAid.org.
Why you should get involved
Because, at this moment, many aquatic wildlife species are on
the verge of extinction. Because everyday, acres of irreplaceable
marine and andronomous habitat are lost unnecessarily. Because
ensuring the sustainability of our aquatic environment is essential
for the continued livelihood of coastal communities in the United
States and around the world.
It's your right. It's your voice
Online activism works. You can help protect and conserve our precious
biological resources. Write a letter to your state or federal
officials. Sign an online petition. Attend a support rally. IFR
provides support for concerned groups and individuals by providing
educational materials online.
Success! The 2002 Farm Bill Requires Seafood
Labeling
Paying close attention to seafood labels is one simple and effective
method for promoting sustainable fishing practices. In the past,
buying environmentally-friendly fish wasn't very easy. Most
grocers used labels that did not provide complete and accurate
details concerning the sustainability of their products and
often, unknowingly or knowingly, mislabeled much seafood. IFR
and many other organizations worked to correct this, and now
country-of-origin labelling is mandantory on all seafood sold
in the United States. Additionally, a farmed or wild-caught
label and a color-added label is required. If you find your
local grocer is not in compliance, take action!
- Buy smart. Buy local and sustainable seafood. Buy
what's currently in season. Use our Local
& Seasonal Seafood Program and Monterey
Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch to help make sustainable seafood
choices.
- Tell your grocer. Let your grocer know that they
must label their seafood accurately, with country of origin,
if color is added, and whether it is farmed or wild-caught.
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