Lower Columbia River Coho – Puget Sound Steelhead Critical Habitat Designations

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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

Stranded Chinook Salmon Moved in California’s Butte Creek

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On July 15, 2010, California state and federal fisheries experts arrived at Butte Creek, expecting to capture and transport 75-80 spring run Chinook salmon which were  stranded along their spawning route. They captured and relocated 123. The salmon, which are … Continued