Saving the Salmon

I think Salmon are one of the greatest creatures on earth. I spent years as a commercial fisher being outsmarted by the different varieties of Salmon. All the species are pretty smart except for our rather slow friend the Pink or “Humpy” Salmon. I’m digressing. What we are talking about is a wonderful organization based here in the Pacific Northwest.

Salmon Safe’s http://www.salmonsafe.org/ mission is to transform land management practices allowing our friends the Pacific Salmon to thrive. They even help the Humpy’s. In a world where we are starting to moan every time we hear the word sustainability (I don’t moan but most of my Architect friends do) Salmon Safe stands as a clarion to the benefits of conserving, preserving and restoring our precious watersheds. They certify vineyards, farms, university campuses and even golf courses. They are one of the good guys in white hats riding the backs of beautiful Salmon returning to healthy watersheds of the Pacific Northwest.

So when I had images I captured of the sustainable, eco-friendly, water harvesting landscaping that had helped win awards for the PCC Edmonds store http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/ I jumped at the chance to be a part of such a respected organization. Plus they used a photo credit that was big enough to be seen AND I was on Television. The PCC Edmonds store is not only Salmon Safe certified but also awarded a Platinum LEED certification, which is no small feat. They never moan when they hear the word sustainability. Check out the show here:

http://www.king5.com/new-day-northwest/Salmon-Safe-Ceritifed-116422494.html