Launched in 1995, Salmon-Safe works to restore water quality and salmon habitat in Pacific Northwest salmon watersheds, Salmon-Safe does this by evaluating farm operations that are endorsed by our independent professional certifiers and promoted by the Salmon-Safe label.

Salmon-Safe farms gain competitive advantage in the marketplace through our public education efforts and the marketing efforts of our participating farmers. In 1999, Salmon-Safe completed a two-year retail marketing promotion for Salmon-Safe farmers in more than 300 natural food stores and supermarkets, including Fred Meyer stores throughout the western United States.-

The farm certification program is focused on management practices and the degree to which a farm’s operations are compatible with best management practices for avoiding harm to streams and salmon populations. Management practices are addressed in five primary areas: