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Celebrating the People and Partnerships Saving Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon

Marking the 50th year of the passage of the Endangered Species Act, we are shining a spotlight on the biologists and partnerships saving Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon from extinction.
May 25, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Three people smiling for the camera, standing on a rocky riverbed Brian Ellrott (left), NOAA Fisheries’ Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Recovery Coordinator, and colleagues, Cathy Marcinkevage and Howard Brown conducting habitat investigations on local rivers in California.

Celebrating the People and Partnerships Saving Southern Resident Killer Whales

Marking the 50th year of the passage of the Endangered Species Act, we are shining a spotlight on the biologists and partnerships saving Southern Resident Killer Whales from extinction.
May 24, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale moving rapidly through the water A Southern Resident Killer whale is seen through a zoom lens cruising through water. Killer whales are among the fastest swimming marine mammals, swimming up to 35 mph. Credit: NOAA/Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Saving Central California Coast Coho: Celebrating People and Partnerships Behind Recovery

Marking the 50th year of the passage of the Endangered Species Act, we are shining a spotlight on the biologists and partnerships saving Central California Coast Coho from extinction.
May 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two women looking up and smiling at the camera Erin Seghesio (left), NOAA Fisheries’ Central California Coast Coho Recovery Coordinator and Jodi Charrier, salmon biologist, visit Lagunitas Creek in 2021 to monitor the drought conditions and its impact on CCC coho salmon living in the creek.

Celebrating the People and Partnerships Saving White Abalone

Marking the 50th year of the passage of the Endangered Species Act, we are shining a spotlight on the biologists and partnerships saving white abalone from extinction.
May 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Baby white abalone crawling on a kelp stipe Baby white abalone crawling on a kelp stipe at the Aquarium of the Pacific captive breeding facility. Credit: Jen Burney, Aquarium of the Pacific

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
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50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

Tribe, State, and Federal Partners Join To Return Endangered Salmon to Historic Habitat

Three-way collaboration to restore Chinook salmon to the mountains north of Redding, California.
May 03, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Three people signing documents on a table by a river bank From left, Chief Caleen Sisk of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe; Charlton "Chuck" Bonham, Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; and Cathy Marcinkevage, Assistant Regional Administrator in the Central California Office of NOAA Fisheries' West Coast Region; sign agreements creating a framework for restoring endangered winter-run Chinook salmon to their original habitat above Shasta Reservoir on May 1. Photo: Jessica Abbe

South-Central California Coast Steelhead Maintain Threatened Listing Status

Prolonged drought and passage barriers reflect urgency of species recovery actions.
May 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Adult steelhead in shallow water South-Central California Steelhead – San Carpoforo Creek, San Luis Obispo County. Photo: Mark H. Capelli, NOAA Fisheries

Southern California Steelhead Maintain Endangered Listing Status

Sharp declines make southern steelhead runs the most critically endangered on the West Coast.
May 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Adult steelhead in shallow water viewed from above Southern California Steelhead – Mission Creek, Santa Barbara County. Photo: Mark H. Capelli, NOAA Fisheries

Central California Coast Coho Salmon Need Restored Habitat to Improve Resilience to Climate Change

Endangered Species Act review says salmon species still endangered and vulnerable to drought and climate change.
May 02, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Juvenile coho in a plexiglass container Juvenile CCC coho salmon temporarily captured during monitoring efforts. Photo: Mary Ann King, Trout Unlimited.

Reward for Information on Boater Who Drove Through Sea Lions on the Columbia River

California sea lions are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
April 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Screen capture from video of a boat harassing sea lions Vessel driving through resting California sea lions. Credit: Michael Brady