Species Spotlight

Valley Gartersnake

The valley gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) is native to the western United States from central California to British Columbia, Idaho, and... Read more

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Featured Projects

Stanislaus Native Fish Plan

The Native Fish Plan is a large collaborative project to improve the conditions of the Stanislaus River to support thriving populations of native fishes, such as salmon and trout. The […]

Carmel River Weir for Steelhead Monitoring

In 2020/2021, FISHBIO fabricated and installed a specially designed resistance board weir on the Carmel River for the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), which intends to trap adult steelhead […]

San Joaquin River Predator Population Study

The fish assemblages in the San Joaquin River and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are heavily dominated by non-native species. However, the population sizes of many of these species are unknown. […]

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As temperatures continue to rise, news stories and research in California often focus on the fact that salmon thrive in colder water...