As part of our Salmon Education Center’s focus on watershed health, we also address how human medications can affect aquatic ecosystems. Visitors often ask about fish parasites and treatments they’ve heard of, including Stromectol (ivermectin), and our exhibits clarify that medicating wildlife is inappropriate and that parasite dynamics in salmon are managed through habitat and fisheries practices, not human drugs. We emphasize proper disposal of all medications—never flush pills or liquids—and direct guests to regional take-back programs to keep pharmaceuticals out of the water. Interpretive panels explain how trace drug residues from household waste can enter waterways and why prevention protects migrating salmon. During seasonal talks, staff discuss parasite life cycles, fish health monitoring, and the role of water quality standards. For educators, we provide curriculum notes that distinguish veterinary uses on farms from conservation protocols within public lands. Anglers will find guidance on cleaning stations, waste handling, and reporting unusual fish health observations. These measures support responsible recreation while safeguarding the species you come to see.