Aquatic barriers, such as dams, can affect migratory fish species. Barriers can cause losses in genetic diversity, unique life forms, or even species. But how does the barrier's removal affect the genetic responses of fish? Scientists aimed to find out... (1/3)
“We are now on a path to breach the four Lower Snake River dams.” - Amanda Goodin, Earthjustice senior attorney
News keeps pouring out about the Biden Administration's big announcement on salmon this week. Read more at the link below!
https://t.co/Qkusnomqwc
Did you know approximately 10.5 million pink salmon returned to the Fraser River this year?
In fact, 2023’s pink run was much larger than originally forecasted. As many as 4 million additional fish made it back to the Fraser.
BREAKING NEWS! The Biden Administration just announced a comprehensive package of actions and commitments to recover Columbia and Snake River salmon, setting the stage for breaching the four lower Snake River dams and replacing their services.
Learn more: https://t.co/4Y6gHQGzc3
The McCall City Council is weighing in on the mercury contamination at a nearby abandoned mine site, which has negative effects on the East Fork South Fork Salmon River. Learn more at the link below.
https://t.co/uq0uGEhmTd
Not good news...
According to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, "[invasive mussels] could cost the state nearly $100 million annually in damage and lost revenue, and that is just the beginning." https://t.co/8CkbMPN3bW
As we enter graduate application season, I want to re-share our paper about the graduate application process. Hopefully some of you will find this resource helpful as you navigate the process. https://t.co/tWl07eHVRX
A significant plume of monsoonal moisture has moved into the region. This moisture will cause a high probability of beneficial rain falling on the Hayden fire Friday through Sunday.
#haydenfire
‼️Attention Middle Fork Boaters: A debris flow and log jam near Velvet Falls downstream from the Boundary Creek Boat Launch on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River (Middle Fork), has entirely obstructed the river. The Middle Fork upstream of Indian Creek Boat Launch is......
The Oxbow Bend reach of the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park may be the most universally recognized riverscape on the entire planet. Read about how it almost dried up this spring and how American Rivers and our partners pulled out all the stops. https://t.co/wnAEDSaTQR
In 1992, a salmon dubbed "Lonesome Larry" returned to his home at Redfish Lake after an incredible 900+ mile journey from the Pacific Ocean.
As the only sockeye to have made it back, he helped save the legacy of his species in this iconic area.
https://t.co/RgWmHeRfyf
Happy birthday to us and these little ones! Coleman National Fish Hatchery's late-fall Chinook salmon eggs are thriving and expected to hatch in a couple of weeks!
Learn more about this California hatchery: https://t.co/5gyRvGn7b3
Photo by USFWS
Is there hope to save spring Chinook #salmon? "The Lost Salmon" film airs tonight at 7pm Pacific on KBTC/@PBS.
🔎 Dive deeper to learn about the extinction risk of Chinook salmon due to #climatechange: https://t.co/IQVLBMcBtT
Q: What do the following topics all have in common?
- Conducting more collaborative work in fisheries
- Cutthroat trout ultrasounds
- Freshwater lamprey genetics
- Studying aquatic species in wilderness with eDNA
A: We cover them all in our latest episode with Dr. Kellie Carim!
We urge everyone in the Wood River Valley to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially during early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are typically more active, although sightings have been occurring throughout the day. https://t.co/tU7fYwjWdP