A boost for northern pike removal
- April 13, 2016
- John Harrison
Like a bad guy from the old West, northern pike are wanted: Dead
Category – Fish and wildlife
Wild fish: Some frustration, some optimism
- April 06, 2016
- John Harrison
Northwest state fish managers are both frustrated and optimistic about wild fish returns to the Columbia River. It depends on the species.
Forecast: Chinook Again Will Boost Salmon Numbers
- March 09, 2016
- John Harrison
In a word, the outlook for Columbia River salmon in 2016 is good. Not great as in some recent years, but good as in average or better for most species. Again this year, Chinook salmon will make up the bulk of the run.
Council OKs Salmon Habitat Proposal Above Grand Coulee
- March 09, 2016
- John Harrison
In a step toward assessing the potential for habitat to support salmon and steelhead above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams, the Council voted to support a research proposal by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
High School Students Debate Salmon Reintroduction
- March 09, 2016
- John Harrison
The Reardan, Washington, High School Agricultural Issues team debated reintroduction of salmon above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams before the Council on March 8.
Warm ocean, small salmon: Why?
- March 07, 2016
- John Harrison
Scientists who study the northern Pacific Ocean are finding some disturbing, if not alarming trends: the ocean has been warming for several years; salmon sampled in 2015 from Alaska to California were smaller than normal; warmer water affects the types
Record Snake River Fall Chinook Egg Nests, Again
- February 29, 2016
- John Harrison
In 2015, for the third year in a row, the number of Snake River fall Chinook salmon redds set a record, CRITFC reported this month
Research: Water Chemistry, Internal 'GPS' Are Key to Salmon Homing Instinct
- January 12, 2016
- John Harrison
Salmon migrate to the ocean, live there for years, then find their way home to exactly where they were born. How do they do that?
Climate Change Emphasizes Importance of Cold-Water Habitats for Fish
- December 23, 2015
- John Harrison
Changes could threaten aquatic ecosystems, alter key habitat conditions for salmon and other cold water species and, potentially, warm water to lethal temperatures for fish.
Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species in the Columbia River
- December 17, 2015
- Carol Winkel
Washington State University and the Columbia River Research Lab presented research on Asian copepods, and reviewed a project to enhance the region's ability to detect, and prevent the spread of, invasive quagga and zebra mussels.
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