EnvironmentStudy: 181 California Dams Key For Fish SurvivalOctober 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceUC Davis researchers have identified 'high priority' dams in California where releasing water may be a key for the survival of native fish species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought: Tough Choices For California Water ManagersAugust 26, 2014 | Ed JoyceReleasing reservoir water to keep salmon from dying is one of many tough water allocation decisions in this third year of the California drought.
State and Federal Agenices Announce Salmon Restoration PlansJuly 22, 2014 | Max PringlePlans to restore threatened California salmon species have been announced by state and federal agencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Salmon Fishing Seasons RecommendedApril 14, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Pacific Fishery Management Council says it looks like it will be a good year for Sacramento fall run Chinook salmon.
Salmon Fishing Forecast "Pretty Good" For The Ocean But Questionable For RiversMarch 13, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Pacific Fisheries Management Council says 630,000 mature Fall Run Chinook Salmon are in the Pacific Ocean -more than enough for a full commercial fishing season. But the future of the inland fishing season is uncertain because of the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Plan Calls For Moving Young Salmon Via TrucksMarch 11, 2014(AP) -- Because of California's lingering drought, millions of young California salmon could soon be migrating to the ocean via freeways instead of the Sacramento River.
Baby Salmon On The MoveMarch 6, 2014 | Bob MoffittChinook Salmon that are babies now -but will return as full-grown adults to California rivers in 2016- are beginning to make their way to the Pacific Ocean now. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Salmon Fishing Outlook is Positive Despite DroughtFebruary 28, 2014 | Max PringleDespite California’s on-going drought, marine biologists are predicting a strong salmon fishing season in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Forces Broadest Fishing Ban in State; Coho At Risk of ExtinctionFebruary 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s state Fish and Game Commission approved closures of dozens of rivers and streams in an attempt to protect threatened salmon and steelhead trout. Scientists are worried the drought may push Coho salmon to extinction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
