“The Governor's proposal is an attack on the salmon fishing industry and the state’s biggest rivers. Commercial salmon fishing has been shut down for three straight years because of crashing salmon runs. Now the Governor is proposing to slash protections to...
According to CDFW, a wildlife officer on patrol noticed a car slowly moving through a rural area outside of Paso Robles where there had been an uptick of poaching reports. Upon contacting the driver and passenger, the officer noticed blood on...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers issued seven citations to multiple people along the Sonoma, Mendocino and Humboldt County coast for illegally taking red abalone. ...
“The current temporary flow requirements on the Shasta and Scott rivers are the first time everyone has had a seat at the table, including tribal voices,” said Assemblymember Rogers. “Historically, other interests have outweighed those of local tribes and the fishing...
The current fishery restrictions only apply to Pacific sardine, which has been found to have high levels of domoic acid in samples. This restriction does not apply to other finfish (rockfish, halibut, white seabass, yellowtail, tuna, and others). It is always...
“Our salmon populations are not only an important part of our state’s biodiversity, but a rich component of our history and heritage. We have a responsibility to prepare for the future and protect the ecosystems and people whose well-being are connected...