The third season of the environmental conservation project Life to Kamchatka Salmon has launched in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The initiative aims to preserve and replenish Pacific salmon populations across local river systems through the utilization of modern digital platforms.
Following the conclusion of the second season, more than 36,500 chum, sockeye, and chinook salmon fry were released into their natural habitat. Over half of the participants in this phase were residents of other Russian regions – individuals who funded the conservation efforts remotely.
The project operates on a direct sponsorship model where participants purchase salmon fry via a dedicated online service. Hatchery specialists then raise the fish until they reach a viable age before releasing them into the rivers. This controlled rearing process significantly improves the survival prospects of the juveniles and increases their likelihood of returning to their native waterways.
To participate, users access the Kamchatka Krai public services portal, navigate to the popular services section, and select the specific salmon conservation program. Contributors then specify the number of fry they wish to sponsor and confirm their transaction.