Montana fishing advocates, businesses call for river preservation task force
For those wanting the state to take more action to preserve coldwater fisheries in southwestern Montana rivers, this summer demonstrated the need. But the governor …
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Sockeye salmon catches could drop by 26% during future heat waves
In the summer of 2021, extreme heat waves rolled in across Western North America causing environmental devastation and killing hundreds of Canadians in its wake. …
We’re dumping loads of retardant chemicals to fight wildfires
As western wildfires become bigger and more intense, state and federal fire agencies are using more and more aerial fire retardant, prompting concerns over fish …
‘Deadbeat dams’ and their impact on cold-water ecosystems
As global climate change continues to cause drought conditions there is going to be a push to build more dams. As drought-stricken California considers constructing …
Life in the heart of B.C.’s brutal summer drought
Take it from me, the Kettle River is a very special place and it is currently on life support. For ranchers, farmers, and foresters alike, …
Treasured US West trout streams wither amid heat, drought
Another day, another story about the plight of western trout streams in the midst of a warming planet. The North Platte River in southern Wyoming …
Drought leads to recreational fishing closures in most Okanagan streams
And I thought 2021 would be the return of my annual trip to BC to see dear friends and fish some of my favorite water. …
Climate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishing
A deep dive from Christopher Solomon at Nat Geo on the profound changes climate change is having on America’s favorite summer pastime. The summer of …
In Alaska, the Salmon Catch Hints at the Chaos of Climate Change
Historically low runs on the Yukon River have devastating impacts for Alaskans relying on the fish for sustenance and tradition, but Bristol Bay is seeing …
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Proposes to Sell Out Wildlife During Drought
It’s not just fish getting hammered by the drought. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MDFWP) announced that due to the extreme drought …