Biologists are capitalizing on a unique opportunity this year to “jump start” the recovery of Sacramento winter-run Chinook salmon, one of the nation’s most critically endangered species.
Eulachon returned to spawn when other food was scarce and was known to tribes as “savior” or “salvation” fish. A new plan outlines a combination of strategies for eulachon recovery.
Ocean conditions for salmon headed to sea this year are very poor, with a high likelihood of depressing salmon returns to the Columbia River in the next few years.
