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:
