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Endangered Species Act Reviews for Some Northwest Salmon and Steelhead Show Promise for Recovery

Second group of 5-year reviews reflect risk of climate change, floodplain development; recommend restoring spawning habitat.
October 21, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Coho salmon leaping upstream An Oregon Coast coho salmon leaps up Lake Creek Falls on a tributary of the Siuslaw River. A new 5-year review of Oregon Coast coho finds that recovery for the species is "within reach." Credit: Paul Jeffrey

NOAA Announces Funding to Continue 12 Ongoing Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Projects

The projects are supporting fisheries, threatened and endangered species, and coastal communities and ecosystems across the nation.
September 15, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Construction equipment alongside a stream near a road Construction underway to restore fish passage on the Little Tonsina River. Credit: Copper River Watershed Project.

Roadway Runoff Known to Kill Coho Salmon also Affects Steelhead, Chinook Salmon

Simple filtration columns along roads can remove toxic substances and save fish.
August 24, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chinook salmon

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: A Transformational Opportunity for Habitats

Historic climate resilience funding for NOAA, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will improve habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure.
July 29, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
NOAA Fisheries staff in the field at a restoration project site in Louisiana NOAA Fisheries staff in the field at a restoration project site in Louisiana. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Meet Katrina Poremba, Fish Biologist for Water Operations and Delta Consultations

Katrina works on Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations for Sacramento Valley's waterways. Consultations are the way we make sure federal projects do not jeopardize salmon and steelhead populations.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Woman conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River Conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River, for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. Credit: Katrina Poremba/NOAA Fisheries

Oregon Habitat Restoration Project Supports Millions of Dollars in Community and Economic Benefits

The Southern Flow Corridor project restored habitat for salmon while also supporting jobs, property values, and nearly $15 million in economic output.
December 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Landscape view of wetlands and a shoreline The Southern Flow Corridor project site. Credit: Tillamook Estuaries Partnership.

Shasta River Habitat Restoration Builds Salmon’s Resilience to Rising Temperatures

A NOAA-supported project in California restores high-quality, cold-water habitat for salmon, boosting their resilience to rising temperatures due to climate change.
July 21, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two people in construction hats and vests working in a field in front of a piece of heavy machinery Fence installation along a tributary of the Shasta River. Credit: Erika Nortemann.

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Proposal to Close Commercial Salmon Fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ

Council recommended measure responds to court ruling requiring Federal management of EEZ waters in Cook Inlet.
June 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Amendment 14 map

Restoring Habitat for Migratory Fish: A Look Back at the Recovery Act—Part 2

Salmon, river herring, and other migratory fish species continue to benefit from habitat restoration projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
May 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
alewife_credit Chesapeake Bay Program_750x500.jpg River herring. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program.

A Sustainable Seafood Sampler from Coast to Coast

The United States has sustainable seafood choices for every occasion. Learn more about some regional favorites and find a new recipe for your next summer celebration.
May 19, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
A table with a variety of fish and shellfish dishes An array of fish and shellfish dishes. Credit: iStock.