Monday, September 30, 2019Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Warm It Up: Balancing the Needs of Sturgeon, Salmon, and Humans

The historic Sacramento River once flowed unobstructed from rocky Sierra Nevada headwaters to expansive Delta wetlands, providing a diversity of interconnected aquatic habitats. Fish species evolved Read More…

Friday, August 16, 2019Sunday, January 6, 2019

Flashback Friday: Winter-Run Salmon and Temperature

In today's Flashback Friday, we explore the delicate dance required to keep water cool enough for winter-run Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River. These endangered fish are Read More…

Monday, July 15, 2019Thursday, July 11, 2019

Hot and Cold: Dialing in on Temperatures for Winter-Run Salmon

Of the four runs of Chinook salmon that inhabit the Central Valley, winter-run historically had the most daunting journey to reach their spawning grounds. These cold-loving fish Read More…

Monday, May 7, 2018Monday, May 7, 2018

A Winter-run Reboot in Battle Creek

Sometimes you don’t want to be listed in the “Top Ten,” especially when it comes to endangered species. A report published last year by NOAA Fisheries (2017) Read More…