The Lower Columbia River Basin once supported thriving salmon and steelhead runs. Lower Columbia River Chinook, steelhead, coho, and Columbia River chum returned in droves to spawn in the lower river and its tributaries. All four species are in decline … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently announced a proposal to designate critical habitat for lower Columbia River coho salmon and Puget Sound steelhead. Both species are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Areas proposed for designation for lower Columbia River … Continued
In September 2011, the 108-foot tall Elwha Dam was removed on the Elwha River in Washington. The project was largest dam removal in U.S. history. Just a few months later, fish have already begun to return to their restored habitat. … Continued
Idaho’s 2012 steelhead fishing season has begun with anglers reporting success on several waterways. Catch-and-release fishing seasons have opened or will open soon in parts of the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon rivers. Idaho considers rainbow trout longer than 20 inches … Continued
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has released its recovery plan for upper Willamette Chinook and steelhead. The plan, prepared jointly with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, calls for improving habitat and hatcheries and reintroducing Chinook and steelhead into habitat above … Continued