What we’re doing
Peter Stevens, President Elect - Oregon Chapter
American Fisheries Society
The work and outreach of the Foundation mixes humor and optimism with a clear-eyed view of the state of fish passage and fish migration worldwide. They deliver a very serious and timely topic in a way that leaves everyone feeling hopeful and energized about the possibility of change.
We aim to celebrate
one river opening per day in 2030.
Our story: scaling up by three steps:
- Connecting and sharing Ensuring that scientists, practitioners along rivers, policymakers, anglers, nature enthusiasts and others connect and cooperate, sharing knowledge and tools.
- Celebrating successes Making river practitioners and citizens aware and inspiring them to join the movement.
- Opening up riversCreating new resources for practitioners to open rivers on the ground.
And this is exactly what the World Fish Migration Foundation is doing. We are positive, inclusive and eager to explore new ways to protect and restore rivers. You are welcome to join!
Our goals for 2025
20,000 practitioners
Connecting 20,000 practitioners, scientists and policymakers, from local to global.
2,000 events
Celebrating 2,000 events at World Fish Migration Day in 2024.
5,000km river
Opening up 5,000 km of rivers through showcase projects
Happy Fish symbol
The Happy Fish is the symbol for people, organizations and projects aiming to restore migration routes for fish populations. It is our hope that it will be incorporated into many special events and locations that educate the public about the importance of fish migration. Everybody is welcome to use the Happy Fish.
There is currently a Happy Fish Statue travelling around the world! Click here to see its journey or host the Happy Fish!
There is currently a Happy Fish Statue travelling around the world! Click here to see its journey or host the Happy Fish!
