A reception followed by a program featuring Lynda Mapes, Seattle Times reporter, Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman reporter, with Jeff Renner, formerly of KING5 as emcee - about Northwest salmon, orca, and people, and rivers and dams and politics – with a focus on the Elwha River in western Washington and the lower Snake River in eastern Washington.

Doors open and reception begins at 6:00 pm. The reception will feature appetizers, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

Program begins at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are limited.

Event sponsors include:

American Rivers, American Whitewater, Defenders of Wildlife, Earthjustice, National Wildlife Federation, Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment, Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, Oceana, Pacific Rivers, Save Our wild Salmon, Sierra Club - and Fremont Brewing Company and Benziger Family Wines.