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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.

The Battle Against Northern Pike Intensifies In Lake Roosevelt

November 18, 2015
John Harrison

The campaign to halt the proliferation of Northern pike in Lake Roosevelt, the reservoir behind Grand Coulee Dam, is intensifying, state and tribal fish biologists reported to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council in November.

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