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Who owns Salmon Nation?
Legally, Salmon Nation is a trademark of Ecotrust. But the power of Salmon Nation comes from the many ways it touches and inspires the region's residents, businesses, organizations and governments. Salmon Nation will only be a sucessful tool in building a healthier bioregion if it is owned by the people.
There are many ways to get involved with Salmon Nation. You might start by reading some of the essays and information on this site. If you like what you see, consider declaring your citizenship. Perhaps you'll want to sport some fashionable Salmon Nation gear (and share your pictures right here on the site!).
Often Salmon Nation gets it's hook in people, and they want to do more. They want to share it with others. They want to shout it from the mountain peaks loud enough to reach the rainforests of home.
To help frame some of the ways Salmon Nation can be claimed and shared by the region's residents, we have articulated three broad categories of users that have grown over the years.
Anyone who is inspired by Salmon Nation and translates the values or concepts of Salmon Nation into other mediums or representations. This might be a piece of art, a grafitti mural, a song, a play, a costume, etc…
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Anyone who is inspired by Salmon Nation and acts as a spokesperson to reach citizens beyond the typical avenues of environmental or social activism. Sometimes this involves reselling Salmon Nation gear or distributing information. Sometimes it's just telling the story.
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Any business or organization whose activity supports the restoration of bioregional vitality. These partners sometimes use the Salmon Nation logo and co-brand with their own products or services.
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Hopefully you will find a way to engage in this growing movement rooted in a deep respect for the interconnectedness of all things, including our own communities to the landscapes and the stories of place.
To learn more, please contact Howard Silverman, either by phone at 503.227.6225 or .