The 2010 Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund was not funded by the US House of Representatives in the Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill. President Obama had called for $50 million to …
Biologists Warn 3 Pesticides Harm Salmon
Three common agricultural pesticides carbaryl, carbofuran and methomyl are jeopardizing the survival of salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. Federal biologists warn these pesticides can …
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No Commercial Salmon Season in California for Second Year in a Row
Earlier this month, the Pacific Fishery Management Council met and created three public review options for the West Coast 2009 salmon season. Unfortunately for commercial salmon fisherman in …
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First Salmon, Now Killer Whales Threatened with Extinction from California Water Problems
Last month, biologists warned killer whales' existence is being threatened by California water issues that negatively affect salmon populations. Specifically endangered are the southern resident orcas …