Overhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release

Overhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release. During 2022 National American Fisheries Society, many scientists and citizens took part in a ceremonial fish release. Adult Chinook salmon are currently blocked by dams and unable travel upstream to their historic range. During the release, fish are transported by truck, loaded into individual waterproof bags, then handed down by people to the river, where they are released.