In this week’s Science Friday we take a close look at the lessons provided by a recent report on the PNW’s network of Intensely Monitored Watersheds.
Fishing the Olympic Peninsula
After a recent trip to steelhead country, one angler reflects on why Washington’s Olympic Peninsula steelhead deserve protection.
The Elwha River: A wild ride through a decade of dam removal
Data from the Elwha River – and from several other rivers where dams have been removed – are consistent in their story: restoring and improving connectivity benefits migratory fish species.
Legislative Summary: Washington’s 2024 Session
Trout Unlimited was hard at work in the 2024 session promoting conservation-oriented policy and funding items critical for our steelhead and other coldwater fish populations.
Lessons from Declines in Chinook Productivity
In this month’s Science Friday, we look at the loss of fecundity in Washington Chinook populations.
New Protections for Three Washington Rivers
New river protections in Washington mean the Green, Napeequa, and Cascade Rivers will continue to provide cold, clean water for fish and people.
New Protection Status Proposed for Three Washington Rivers
The Washington Department of Ecology has nominated three rivers in Washington State for designation as Outstanding Resource Waters under the Clean Water Act.
Science Friday: Rapid diversification in Salmon and Steelhead Populations Following Dam Removal
In this week’s Science Friday post, John McMillan is back with a breakdown of a recent study looking at how steelhead, chinook, and coho are re-establshing their populations and diversity, on a pair of Elwha River tributaries between the former dam sites.
Washington State Legislative Update
The 2023 Washington legislative session wrapped up on the evening of Sunday, April 23 and looking at the session from Wild Steelheaders United and Trout Unlimited’s perspective, it was a very productive year.
Washington Governor signs critical funding for Snake and Columbia Basins
Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed two bills that will fund studies required in the process to remove the four Lower Snake River dams.