The Delta and Suisun Marsh are among the most important ecosystems in the state, providing vital habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, supporting numerous recreational activities, and supplying drinking water for millions of people. However, the Delta’s...
Our native species face numerous threats, including climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. Therefore, effective management strategies must be...
Endangered Species Act review says salmon species still endangered and vulnerable to drought and climate change. By NOAA Fisheries Although conservation efforts for endangered Central California Coast coho salmon have reduced some threats to the species, most threats remain largely...
By NOAA Fisheries Juvenile salmon grow strong where water slows down and weaves across floodplains, with lush vegetation that provides refuge and fosters food for their journey to the ocean. The problem for the salmon is that much of the...
By the Department of Fish & Wildlife: Under cover of darkness and with a series of cold, late-winter storms building, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) staff gingerly released approximately 1.1 million fall-run Chinook salmon fry (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) into the...
Study suggests changes in hatchery practices could help increase population stability for Sacramento River fall-run Chinook salmon, the backbone of California’s salmon fishery By Tim Stephens, UC Santa Cruz By returning to spawn in the Sacramento River at different ages,...
