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NW Fish Passage

Hosted by Annika Fain · science · EN · 31 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Annika Fain, a fish passage engineer, geomorphologist, and owner of Fain Environmental/NW Fish Passage, hosts NW Fish Passage podcast. She interviews people who are passionate about working collaboratively to improve the environment for fish, people, and other animals. Her guests bring unique perspectives to their personal and professional experiences.

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What is NW Fish Passage about?

Annika Fain, a fish passage engineer, geomorphologist, and owner of Fain Environmental/NW Fish Passage, hosts NW Fish Passage podcast. She interviews people who are passionate about working collaboratively to improve the environment for fish, people, and other animals. Her guests bring unique perspectives to their personal and professional experiences.

Who hosts NW Fish Passage?

NW Fish Passage is hosted by Annika Fain. The show has published 31 episodes to date.

What has NW Fish Passage covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 30, Christine Longjohn, Fish Biologist and Outdoors Woman" (3 June 2026, 23 minutes), "Episode 29, Amy Bowers Cordalis, The Water Remembers" (6 May 2026, 38 minutes), and "Episode 28, Heather Cantua, Morganroth Springs and the Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition" (11 December 2025, 23 minutes).

How often does NW Fish Passage publish?

NW Fish Passage publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 31 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on NW Fish Passage?

Booking probability for NW Fish Passage is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NW Fish Passage requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NW Fish Passage's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for NW Fish Passage are Architecture & Engineering and Scientific Research & Development. NW Fish Passage has a science audience.

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Annika Fain hosts NW Fish Passage, a science show with 31 episodes published.

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  • Episode #30

    Episode 30 – Christine Longjohn – Fish Biologist and Outdoors Woman

    Jun 3, 202623 minS0

    <p > In Episode 30 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Christine Longjohn. She is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. She is an avid outdoors woman and fish biologist for the Confederated Tribes of Warm...

  • Episode #29

    Episode 29 – Amy Bowers Cordalis – The Water Remembers

    May 6, 202638 minS0

    <p >Annika Fain interviews Amy Bowers Cordalis in Episode 29 of the NW Fish Passage podcast. Amy is a mother, fisherwoman, attorney, and a member of the Yurok Tribe. She published an amazing memoir last year titled "The...

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    Episode 28 – Heather Cantua – Morganroth Springs and the Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition

    Dec 11, 202523 minS0

    <p > In Episode 28 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Heather Cantua. Heather is an attorney, business owner, and is the president of the board of directors for the Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition (PCSC). She...

  • Episode #27

    Episode 27 - Santana Rabang – Podcast Producer, Youth Tribal Leader, and Canoe Paddler

    Sep 29, 202534 minS1

    <p > In Episode 27 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Santana Rabang. Santana is a podcast producer for the Young and Indigenous Podcast Children of the Setting Sun Production, youth tribal leader, and canoe...

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    Episode 26 – Josie Kamkoff – Tribal Water Utilities Operator Program Development Lead

    Jun 12, 202523 minS0

    <p > In Episode 26 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Josie Kamkoff. Josie is a tribal water utilities operator program development lead at Northwest Indian College (NWIC). She is of Lummi and Yupik descent. She...

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  • Episode #25

    Episode 25 – Bethany Fackrell – Tribal WaterCorps and Canoe Journey

    Apr 15, 202523 minS0

    <p >In Episode 25 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Bethany Fackrell. Bethany is a Tribal Gaming Commissioner, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe member, artist, and veteran. She participated in the Tribal WaterCorps...

  • Episode #24

    Episode 24 – Kayeloni Scott – Learning and growing through the journey of salmon

    Dec 29, 202427 minS1

    <p > In Episode 24 of NW Fish Passage, Annika Fain interviews Kayeloni Scott. Kayeloni is an enrolled Spokane Tribal Member with strong Nez Perce ancestry. From 2017-2022, she served as the Communications Manager for...

  • Episode #23

    Episode 23 – Gabe Ng – Fish Passage Design Manager

    Oct 21, 202439 minS1

    <p > In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Gabe Ng. Gabe is a Fish Passage Design Manager for the WSDOT NW Region Fish Passage Program. He is passionate about improving the environment and collaborating with a variety...

  • Episode #22

    Episode 22. Karin Strelioff - Thurston Conservation District

    Jun 3, 202429 minS0

    <p > In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Karin Strelioff. Karin is the Conservation Programs Manager with the Thurston Conservation District. She specializes in marine shoreline stewardship, green stormwater...

  • Episode #21

    Episode 21. Rena Priest – I Sing the Salmon Home

    Mar 5, 202429 minS0

    <p > In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Rena Priest. Rena Priest is an enrolled member of the Lhaq'temish (Lummi) Nation. She served two years as Washington State's 6th Poet Laureate (2021-2023). Her work has been...

  • Episode #20

    Episode 20. April McEwen-American Rivers

    Dec 18, 202327 minS0

    <p > In this episode, April McEwen, River Restoration Project Manager at American Rivers, talks about a variety of dam removal projects she is involved in. She discusses projects she has done since our last podcast...

  • Episode #19

    Emily Howe – Nature Conservancy – Aquatic and Estuarine Ecologist

    Oct 31, 202327 minS0

    <p > In this episode, Annika interviews Emily Howe, an aquatic and estuarine ecologist at The Nature Conservancy of Washington. She holds a Ph.D. from the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at the University of...

  • Episode #18

    Episode 18. Darrell Gray - Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

    May 3, 202327 minS0

    <p > In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Darrell Gray. Since 1995, Darrell has been a project manager at Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA).</p> <p > The NSEA team enhances river, creek, and riparian...

  • Episode #17

    Debra Lekanoff – State Representative -Advocate for Salmon, Natural Environment, and People

    Jul 5, 202218 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Debra Lekanoff, a Washington State Representative. Debra represents the 40th legislative district and is currently the only Native American woman that serves in the...

  • Episode #16

    Episode 16. Sea Potential – Savannah Smith and Ebony Welborn

    Jul 7, 202123 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Annika interviews Savannah Smith and Ebony Welborn, marine scientists and founders of Sea Potential. Sea Potential is a program that connects BIPOC youth to marine environments and maritime industry...

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    Episode 15. Courtney Baxter – Floodplains by Design Communication Specialist

    Jun 10, 202123 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Annika interviews Courtney Baxter, Program and Communications Specialist for The Nature Conservancy. For over three years she has been a strategic communicator for Floodplains by Design. Floodplains...

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    Episode 14. Cold Water Connection – Helping Salmon and Steelhead Return Home

    May 27, 202138 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Annika interviews three people involved in the Coldwater Connection Campaign. Mara Zimmerman, Executive Director for Coast Salmon Partnership and Foundation; Luke Kelly, Washington Coast Restoration...

  • Episode #13

    Episode 13. Austin Rose and Eleanor Hines – Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee

    May 12, 202141 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Austin Rose and Eleanor Hines from Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) talk about the goals and projects of the MRC. Austin Rose is the MRC Staff and Planner at Whatcom County Public...

  • Episode #12

    Episode 12. Marisa Litz – WDFW Coast Ecology Leader

    Mar 24, 202130 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Dr. Marisa Litz, lead of the Coast Ecology and Life Cycle Monitoring Unit focused on Pacific Salmon and Steelhead at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). She shares her academic...

  • Episode #11

    Episode 11. Liz Schotman - Surfrider

    Mar 12, 202127 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Liz Schotman, talks about her experiences working at Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots activist network dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves, and beaches for all...

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