Dozens of fish biologists across Oregon have released a letter in support of the River Democracy Act, urging Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to pass the legislation this Congress.
Double trouble on the Deschutes
Oregon’s famed Deschutes River is one of the most important – and historically productive – steelhead tributaries of the Columbia River. But poor adult returns in recent years might lead you to think the Deschutes is no longer the powerhouse steelhead factory it once was.
Water quality and steelhead
Steelhead, like all of their salmonid cousins, need cold, clean water to thrive. But protecting and restoring water quality can be a real challenge, as the changing climate is making conditions warmer and drier throughout many watersheds.
Striper hunting in steelhead country
Wild Steelheaders United shifts into turbocharge—and takes on a voracious predator
NORTH UMPQUA UPDATE – STATUS OF HATCHERY SUMMER STEELHEAD PROGRAM
Read the latest on the status of the North Umpqua hatchery summer steelhead program.
Deschutes River closures for steelhead, salmon and bass fishing
Last month the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the Deschutes River will be closed to fishing for steelhead, salmon and bass for parts of the summer to protect the river’s seriously at-risk summer steelhead population.
John Day Steelhead Project Update
In 2020, the John Day Steelhead Project was able to successfully capture and acoustic tag 200 wild A-run summer steelhead at Bonneville Dam. Read more about the project and what is planned for this year.
The end of hatchery summer steelhead on the North Umpqua
On April 22nd, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 4-3 to end the hatchery summer steelhead program on the North Umpqua River after determining that the hatchery program presented an unacceptable risk to wild fish.
Anglers, guides, and outfitters across Oregon support the River Democracy Act
More than 40 angling and hunting related businesses, organizations, and community groups in Oregon have released a letter of support for the River Democracy Act.
In Oregon, we’re building a ‘Salmon SuperHwy’
Federal infrastructure dollars are clearing the way for anadromous fish in Oregon