On January 30, Governor Gavin Newsom released a plan for reversing the decline of native salmon and steelhead in California. This plan, California Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future, affirms that actions and policies long supported by TU, tribes, and fishing and conservation groups are key to recovery of native salmon and steelhead and their fisheries, and that strategic, sustained collaboration will be needed to implement these actions and policies.
Trout Unlimited Priority Waters: Steelhead Country
Steelhead, trout, and salmon are at a pivotal moment. The threats they face are enormous. This is why we are throwing our energies into the protection and recovery of rivers across steelhead country and building strongholds for the long term.
Legislative Update: Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session
On February 5th, the Oregon legislature commenced a “short session” that will continue into March. Wild Steelheaders United is engaging on a number of bills that would affect wild steelhead. Here’s our take on the state of play:
A Holiday Gift on Dry Dock Gulch
In September 2023, after years of planning and fundraising, TU’s North Coast Coho Project and their partners completed a fish passage and habitat improvement project on Dry Dock Gulch, a tributary of Northern California’s Big River.
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.
Law Enforcement Plays an Essential Role in Conserving Wild Fish
TU’s Oregon Policy Advisor spends a day with Oregon State Police
Hatchery Selection and the Effects of Egg Size on Steelhead Growth and Development
In this week’s Science Friday we examine a new study that sheds light on the alarming mechanisms and impacts of the rapid shift in egg size of fish reared in hatcheries.
The Way Forward for the Eel River
This month, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) released the initial draft of its plan to remove two old, fish-killing dams on the Eel River.
Oregon DEQ withdraws proposal to weaken Crooked River and Trout Creek water quality standards
Oregon DEQ withdraws its proposal to roll back water quality standards in the Crooked River and Trout Creek
Time to Stop the Bullying of Salmon
Chris Wood, TU President and CEO, explains what’s at stake on the Snake River.