Vanished Salmon
- October 31, 2017
- John Harrison
A June survey of the near-shore ocean off the mouth of the Columbia River found almost no juvenile salmon, despite normal abundance in the river. Why?
Category – Fish and wildlife
Key Questions for the Next Fish and Wildlife Program
- October 11, 2017
- John Harrison
The Council asks the Independent Scientific Advisory Board for advice regarding the next revision of the fish and wildlife program, set to begin next spring.
Restoring Native Fish
- October 11, 2017
- John Harrison
Using equipment from helicopters to horses, biologists restored native fish populations in 21 Northwestern Montana lakes.
Filet of Predator
- October 10, 2017
- John Harrison
Butter, lemon, Lake Trout filets and your pan will help Bull Trout in Flathead Lake rebound.
Program Amendment
- October 02, 2017
- John Harrison
It's time to start thinking about the next revision of the Fish and Wildlife Program. A review of the current Program by independent scientists will help inform the direction of that revision.
Threat to Steelhead
- September 19, 2017
- John Harrison
Wild Willamette winter steelhead, already at low numbers, face a new and growing threat: Sea lions.
Help for Upper Columbia Sturgeon
- September 14, 2017
- John Harrison
A multi-jurisdictional effort aims to add more juvenile fish to the aging Upper Columbia White Sturgeon population, but survival in the wild remains a problem.
From Ranch to Fish
- September 14, 2017
- John Harrison
A 369-acre ranch in the mountains of central Idaho that provides prime spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead, Chinook salmon, and bull trout is being purchased using electricity ratepayer money.
Toxic Habitat
- August 18, 2017
- John Harrison
Toxic contaminants pollute water and fish habitat, but research is showing not only where the pollution is and what chemicals cause it, but also how to control it--often inexpensively
Low Fish Returns? Blame the Blob
- August 17, 2017
- John Harrison
Northwest fishery managers point to recent warm ocean conditions as the possible cause of this year's disappointing steelhead and sockeye runs in the Columbia River
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