steelhead

Heart of Steel – PART III

As more scientists study steelhead declines, will mixed-stock marine fishing prove a key culprit? If so, here’s why that should give us hope.

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Heart of Steel – PART II

The Rogue, Klamath, and Eel Rivers are known as a genetic hotspot for steelhead. Could this be their origin story?

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Heart of Steel – PART I

After more than a century of broken promises, the Quileute Tribe is reclaiming primary stewardship of its traditional fisheries. But there’s a problem: steelhead are disappearing.

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Natural Infrastructure: Coastal Restoration

See two new videos in our Natural Infrastructure series about our work with local communities up and down the coast to prioritize the most important salmon and steelhead restoration actions.

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How We’re Fixing a Key Data Gap For Fisheries Managers

To protect wild salmon biodiversity, we need accurate fish counts in real-time. With our partners, we’re developing a game-changing technology solution.

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Meet Dr. Tasha Thompson

Our first Polsky Science Fellow is building a groundbreaking genetics map for Pacific Chinook and steelhead.

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Oregon Commission Expands South Coast Wild Fish Protections

The move creates the largest network of wild fish management zones south of Canada. Here’s what that means.

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New Research Shows 55% Decline over 70 Years for OP Steelhead

A WSC-coathored study reveals concerning trends—and lessons—for Washington’s prized wild steelhead runs.

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Meet Wild Salmon Center Ambassador Kate Crump

The owner of Frigate Adventure Travel on salmon conservation, sharing meals, and using what moves you.

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The New Plan is Many Plans: Driving a New WA Steelhead Strategy

Reeling from emergency steelhead fishing closures, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is recruiting experts like WSC’s Jess Helsley to map a better path for steelhead management.

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