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The Neglected Pacific Lamprey

November 12, 2012

You’ve probably heard that salmon populations are threatened by dams, river channelization, and poor water quality. But you might not realize that these human disturbances have also hurt the Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus). What the heck is a lamprey? Lamprey are not eels, despite the superficial…

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Salmon Migrating up the Klickitat River

October 25, 2012
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The Klickitat River flows for 75 dam-free miles (121 km) from the east side of the Washington Cascades near the Goat Rocks Wilderness, cutting south through deep layers of basalt, to its confluence with the Columbia River near the town of Lyle. The lower 10 miles of the Klickitat are officially designated as “Wild and Scenic.” This river provides…

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Coho Salmon Spawning in Eagle Creek

December 9, 2011
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Salmon are without question one of the most iconic animals of the Pacific Northwest. I have managed to see spawning salmon only a few times, but I intend to make more of an effort to see and learn about these amazing fish. About a week ago, I set out to see salmon in the Columbia Gorge…

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