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Restored Coho Salmon Run Supports Tribal, Sport Fisheries in Northeast Oregon for First Time in Decades

Reintroduction takes hold as record coho numbers head for Grande Ronde, Lostine.
November 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Coho salmon being held to measure length One of the first coho salmon to return to historic habitat on the Lostine River this year. Releases starting in 2017 reintroduced the fish to the northeast Oregon river after an absence of almost 50 years. Photo Credit: Nez Perce Tribe

Small Genetic Difference Determines Chinook Salmon Migration Timing, New Study Shows

Klamath River findings inform salmon conservation and recovery.
October 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Klamath River from the air The Klamath River reaches the ocean in Northern California. It was once the third-largest salmon river on the West Coast. Photo by Thomas Dunklin.

New Videos Put Restitution to Work for Imperiled Coho Salmon

Joint agency website uses funding from habitat damage to highlight habitat value.
October 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Coho salmon smolt held in hand Juvenile Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon growing in restored habitat on Lawrence Creek in Northern California. Coho are increasing in abundance in the restored habitat faster than comparable habitat elsewhere in California. Photo by Bob Pagliuco/NOAA Fisheries.

Dam Removal Brings Hope for Salmon in Washington’s Middle Fork Nooksack River

The NOAA-supported effort to remove the Middle Fork Nooksack Dam will restore access to 16 miles of habitat for threatened salmon and steelhead.
July 16, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Butano Creek Restoration Reopens Habitat for Salmon in California

NOAA-supported restoration work aims to alleviate flooding, prevent fish kills, and reconnect migrating salmon and steelhead to their historic habitat.
May 12, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
aerial-pescadero-creek-road_750x500.jpg Butano Creek flows under Pescadero Creek Road. (Photo: San Mateo Resource Conservation District)

Killer Whale Recovery Begins With Salmon Habitat, and That Begins With You

By Barry Thom, Regional Administrator, West Coast Region Southern Resident Connections - Post 3
May 11, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
West Coast
Aerial view of Snohomish Estuary

The Natural Portfolio: Spring-run Chinook Salmon - Essential to Life History Diversity

The value of spring-run Chinook salmon is more than just sustenance for tribes.
May 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast

Educational Salmon Series Inspires Students as Stewards

An illustrated book, board game, and accompanying lessons foster enthusiasm for fish and habitat.
April 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 2

Participating in setting salmon seasons—learn how to take part. Southern Resident Connections - Post 2
April 03, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 1

West Coast salmon fisheries catch a small share, leaving prey for Southern Residents. Southern Resident Connections - Post 1
April 01, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Partially breached killer whale