How TU is advocating for improved water quality and anadromous fish reintroduction within the hydropower management framework
Washington State’s $15 billion Budget Crisis
A shortfall in the legislature’s proposed operating budget for WDFW puts the Skagit River winter steelhead fishery in jeopardy.
Happy Wild Steelhead Day in Washington!
Why is March 15 used by WDFW to to determine if a spawning steelhead is a hatchery or a wild fish?
Science Friday: New genetic research provides key insights into struggling Yuba River salmon
Our scientists help confirm that a critical population of wild spring-run Chinook salmon still return to California’s Lower Yuba River.
New restrictions on motorized boating protect habitat and spawning salmon in the Upper Rogue
Last month the Oregon State Marine Board approved a new framework that specifies seasons and reaches where commercial motorized charter boats may operate on Oregon’s beautiful Upper Rogue River.
Fish are arriving upstream of the former Klamath dams. What comes next?
Now that the Klamath dams are down, the fish are back, but our work is not yet done to help them thrive.
Winter steelhead citizen science opportunity
This winter, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking anglers to assist with collecting scale samples from natural-origin winter steelhead in Southwest Washington’s Region 5.
What Should Come Next for Washington’s Wild Steelhead?
A recent article in the Seattle Times put a spotlight on the decline of Washington’s state fish and the issues contributing to this. We dig in and offer up our vision for the restoration and fishery management actions required to change directions for these incredible fish.
Numbers look good, but are they really?
If you’ve seen the recent news regarding Snake River steelhead returns, you’ve likely asked yourself, what’s the issue with the four lower Snake River dams? We try to add some context.
Legendary Red Shed Fly Shop says the Lower Four should go
We spend some time at the Red Shed Fly Shop this fall and listened to some of Poppy Cummings’ steelhead wisdom, and why we need to breach the four Lower Snake River Dams.