Editor’s Note: The Klamath River dams could begin coming down in 2022. The plan for demolition is nearly as massive as the dams themselves, involving multiple agencies, tribes, sport fishing…
Category: Conservation Corner
Conservation Corner – On Science and Living Rivers
One of the pleasures of retirement is having the time to explore the myriad interests that were superficially studied during the frenetic working years. My love of science has…
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Conservation Corner – Early Summer Report on Columbia River Salmonids
Editor’s Note: I am grateful that wild salmon and steelhead have the tireless devotion and expertise of David Moskowitz at The Conservation Angler. He continually advocates for science-based policies to…
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Conservation Corner – The Salmon Life History Re-Written
Comments Requested by Flyline Editor – An·thro·po·cene – (anTHrəpəˌsēn), adjective relating to or denoting the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant…
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Welcome Back, Sockeye Salmon! 100 Years is Far Too Long
Editor’s Note: Tribal and NGO partnerships are finding creative ways to restore fish populations across the west. One of our newest FCO members, Rob Peterson, describes one such partnership in…
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Conservation Corner – Armchair Nature
Dreamin’ of Fishin’ Nature lovers and conservation enthusiasts have been creative during our “Stay Home Stay Safe” requirements. Here are a few trips you can take with your senses while…
Conservation Corner – Keep Fish Wet!
Editor’s Note: My friend, Felton, definitely enjoys more fishing opportunity than I do and his angling skills far surpass mine. Good thing for the fish as his “keep ’em wet”…
No Breaks for South Coast Wild Steelhead
Petition for Catch and Release of Wild Steelhead Last December the Oregon Commission of Fish and Wildlife heard testimony on a petition to prohibit take of wild steelhead in Oregon’s…
Conservation Corner – Looking Back at 2019 Wild Columbia River Steelhead Returns
Editor’s Note: We knew 2019 was going to be a bad year for wild steelhead returns in the Columbia River system. A few FCO members found fish on the…
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Conservation Corner – Where is Your Place?
Give me a place where I can rest my head . . . A sense of place, belonging, home – it is something that humans across the globe hold dear.…
