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Reconnecting Rivers Boosts Oregon Coast Coho Recovery

With NOAA funding, Trout Unlimited is opening up streams for migratory fish across coastal watersheds. Part of the greater Salmon SuperHwy restoration effort, this work is helping threatened Oregon Coast coho rebound and supporting local communities.
June 04, 2026 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A creek flows through the sand and into the Pacific Ocean, passing a small island covered in trees. Neskowin Creek, a salmon stream in Tillamook County, Oregon, flows out to the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Adobe Stock

Record 30,000 Endangered Central California Coast Coho Salmon Return to Mendocino Coast Rivers

Back-to-back record spawning seasons suggest that reconnecting tributaries and restoring salmon habitat is supporting Central California Coast Coho population growth. NOAA has funded more than 100 restoration projects on the Mendocino Coast.
March 26, 2026 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A large green-ish fish with a red stripe and black spots swims in a shallow, rocky stream Adult CCC coho spawning at Neefus Gulch. Trout Unlimited removed a fish passage barrier at this location with NOAA funding in 2024. Credit: Christie Hemm Klok/Trout Unlimited

Endangered California Coho Salmon Experience Record-Breaking Spawning Season on Mendocino Coast

Last winter, Central California Coast coho salmon returned to Mendocino Coast rivers in the highest numbers since monitoring began. The overall numbers remain low compared to the species’ past abundance, but NOAA scientists are excited by the results.
March 04, 2025 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile CCC Coho salmon collected during monitoring. Credit: CDFW Juvenile Central California Coast coho salmon collected during monitoring. Credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Wild Oregon Coast Coho Salmon Sustain Popular Sportfishing Seasons

Rebound of wild populations boosts productivity enough for harvest.
December 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person aboard a fishing boat holding a caught coho salmon Oregon angler Jim Anderson displays a wild Oregon Coast coho salmon that he caught in the popular coastal fishery for the rebounding species. Although still listed under the Endangered Species Act, the wild species is productive enough to support a popular sport fishery. Photo courtesy Lance Kruzic/NOAA Fisheries.

Trout Unlimited Wins Award for California Partnership Uniting Landowners to Save Coho Salmon

U.S. Representative Jared Huffman and NOAA leaders recognize North Coast Coho Project.
April 29, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chris Wood speaking to a group of people gathered along a wilderness trail Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, speaks to staff from Trout Unlimited, NOAA Fisheries, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and others during the presentation of an award to Trout Unlimited April 26. The award recognized TU's restoration of habitat crucial to endangered Central California Coast coho salmon. Photo by Katja Bresch.

NOAA Partners to Remove Kellogg Dam, Providing Passage for Threatened Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead

This project will benefit migratory fish, increase the safety and resiliency of transportation infrastructure, and create educational and recreational opportunities for the community in Milwaukie, Oregon.
April 23, 2024 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A dam under a bridge road crossing Kellogg Creek Dam. Credit: Jodie Robinson/NOAA.

Saving Central California Coast Coho: Celebrating People and Partnerships Behind Recovery

Marking the 50th year of the passage of the Endangered Species Act, we are shining a spotlight on the biologists and partnerships saving Central California Coast Coho from extinction.
May 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two women looking up and smiling at the camera Erin Seghesio (left), NOAA Fisheries’ Central California Coast Coho Recovery Coordinator and Jodi Charrier, salmon biologist, visit Lagunitas Creek in 2021 to monitor the drought conditions and its impact on CCC coho salmon living in the creek.

Central California Coast Coho Salmon Need Restored Habitat to Improve Resilience to Climate Change

Endangered Species Act review says salmon species still endangered and vulnerable to drought and climate change.
May 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile coho in a plexiglass container Juvenile CCC coho salmon temporarily captured during monitoring efforts. Photo: Mary Ann King, Trout Unlimited.

Roadway Runoff Known to Kill Coho Salmon also Affects Steelhead, Chinook Salmon

Simple filtration columns along roads can remove toxic substances and save fish.
August 24, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chinook salmon

Shasta River Safe Harbor Agreement Delivers Win for Coho Salmon and for Landowners

Ranchers improve habitat for threatened coho salmon, getting assurances in return.
March 15, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Big Springs Creek with Mount Shasta in the background Big Springs Creek in the Shasta River Valley provides habitat for threatened coho salmon. They will benefit from a new safe harbor agreement with local landowners. Photo courtesy Bob Pagliuco.