Fisheries official denies coverup over research into B.C. steelhead
What did you expect them to say, we did it? A senior official of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has denied allegations that the federal …
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Salmon, steelhead conservation groups plan to sue PG&E
As Pacific Gas & Electric moves toward decommissioning the Potter Valley Project, a coalition of environmental groups is readying materials to sue the power company …
Miramichi salmon pools close as temperature soars
The federal government has closed 30 salmon pools along the Miramichi River because they’re too warm. The heat lately has driven water temperatures higher than …
Lower Deschutes Plagued by Walleye
The release of warm, nutrient-laden water from the Pelton Round Butte hydroelectric project continues to cause harm to the lower Deschutes and aquatic life. Walleye …
In the face of climate change, beavers are engineering a resistance
A new study shows the positive side effects of that work, arguing that beavers could be a useful tool in reducing harm from flood, drought, …
The Growing Environmental Hazard Of Rubber Tires
As ubiquitous as rubber tires are due to their many practical benefits, they come with a limited lifespan. Over time, the part of the tire …
Chemical spraying to kill invasive bass is back on for Miramichi watershed
After opponents stopped the project last year, chemical spraying to wipe out an invasive bass population in Miramichi Lake is set to take place later this summer. …
Landon Mayer helps lead South Platte River cleanup
Landon Mayer, one of the biggest names in Colorado fly fishing, helps with conservation efforts by helping organize the annual “Clean the Dream” at the …
Low water, high temps threaten Crooked River fish
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is one of Central Oregon’s best and most consistent fishing spots. But it won’t be much longer if drought …
Truck carrying live salmon overturns, causes free-for-all on the street
A truck carrying live salmon overturned in Chile on Wednesday afternoon, spilling its contents on the street as traffic tried to navigate around the fish …