Other dam removal projects have seen rivers quickly reclaim their ground and begin to recreate habitat important to salmon, steelhead, and other aquatic species. This has often happened far ahead of expectations. Turbidity, oxygen levels, and other indicators of water quality...
This fish kill appears to be ongoing, with the two water projects killing dozens of protected steelhead each day during the first days of March. This fish kill is the latest example of the unsustainable management of the CVP and SWP. In...
Specifically, the Department requests data and comments regarding the greater sage-grouse’s ecology, genetics, life history, distribution, abundance, habitat, the degree and immediacy of threats to its reproduction or survival, the adequacy of existing management, and recommendations for management of the species....
Having been abandoned, Miller’s lobster traps continued to capture marine wildlife that was unable to escape or be released, which would have otherwise happened during required removal and servicing. Fish and lobster in Miller’s traps continued to die from no longer...
There is no indication the mortality is associated with other Klamath River water quality conditions such as turbidity and dissolved oxygen, which were reading at suitable levels on Feb. 26 and the days prior to release. The visual appearance of the...
“I am confident that Jake Messerli is the right person to lead California Waterfowl Association into the future," said John Carlson Jr., the outgoing CEO of CWA. “His dedication, expertise and commitment to the cause of waterfowl and wetland conservation make...
