Tag Archives: Steelhead

Elwha River Running Naturally for the First Time in a Century

We’ve been posting news of the Elwha River in Washington state a lot lately, because there’s a lot happening.  The deconstruction of two dams on the Elwha, began in September and is way ahead of schedule.  Within the next few … Continue reading

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Amazing photos from Beyond Searsville Dam

These photographs were posted today by the Wild Steelhead Coalition from their friends at Beyond Searsville Dam.  I’m not sure who the photographer was, otherwise I would definitely give him credit. These fish ascended San Fransquito Creek in Palo Alto, in … Continue reading

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Klamath Dam Removal Determination Delayed

From the Times-Standard, February 28, 2012. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced today that he is not making a decision on the Klamath Dam removal, by the March 31 deadline, because of a lack of action in Congress. According … Continue reading

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Heading North

I put the new Gopro to use this week on our way up to fish for the movie.  Check it out!

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Suit Filed to Block Elwha River Hatchery Program in Washington State

Conservation groups filed suit this week, against Olympic National Park, NOAA Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and representatives of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, for violating the Endangered Species Act.  The Wild Fish Conservancy, The Conservation Angler, the Federation … Continue reading

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City Boy Lost on the North Coast

I dragged my good friend and cameraman, Ed Blair, out of the city and up to the North Coast last week to shoot the first winter segment for the movie.  The fishing was tough to say the least.  The Steelhead … Continue reading

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Emerald Water, Alders & Steelhead

The low-flow closures have been lifted and the Northcoast rivers are slowly coming into shape.  The storm that pounded Northern California last week has passed, and in its wake,  a smaller storm front is bringing additional rain to the area. … Continue reading

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The Rain is Almost Here!

We’ve got rain on the way and it’s about time.  It’s been a very dry Autumn and early Winter this year, especially in contrast with last Winter’s record rain and snow fall. We’re currently prepping for the first North Coast … Continue reading

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Saving Salmon One Log at a Time

The Nature Conservancy has been doing some interesting work in the last three years on the Garcia River, in Mendocino County.  They’ve been cutting down trees and strategically placing them in the river, to create log jams.  These log jams grow naturally, … Continue reading

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Rain, Wind & Marinade!

The storm that hammered the most Northern Corner of the state passed quickly, leaving us with another dry spell in it’s wake.  The Smith River settled into shape and quickly receded back to the low and ultra clear state that … Continue reading

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