From the Capitol to California’s Rivers: CalTrout’s 2026 Policy Progress
With California’s 2026 legislative session at an end, we’re taking a moment to celebrate progress for the state’s native fish, rivers, and watersheds and look ahead to the work still to come.
FEATURED STORIES
From the field, in the lab, at the capitol.
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Where Does California’s Water Come From? The Science Behind Northern California’s Spring-Fed Rivers
Read more →: Where Does California’s Water Come From? The Science Behind Northern California’s Spring-Fed RiversNorthern California’s springs supply millions with clean water, but how vulnerable are they to climate change? CalTrout and our partners are uncovering the resilience…
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CalTrout Welcomes Bill Matsubu as North Coast Regional Director
Read more →: CalTrout Welcomes Bill Matsubu as North Coast Regional DirectorWe’re excited to welcome Bill Matsubu, Ph.D., to CalTrout as our new North Coast Regional Director. This work builds on the leadership of former…
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Restoring the Elk River Estuary: A New Chapter for One of Humboldt Bay’s Most Important Watersheds
Read more →: Restoring the Elk River Estuary: A New Chapter for One of Humboldt Bay’s Most Important WatershedsDiscover exciting progress towards a revitalized Elk River watershed and explore our new StoryMap diving into the history, ecology, and restoration vision for the…
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CalTrout’s 2026 Policy Priorities: Sponsored Bills that Advance Solutions for California’s Native Species and Wild Places
Read more →: CalTrout’s 2026 Policy Priorities: Sponsored Bills that Advance Solutions for California’s Native Species and Wild PlacesLearn more about two bills CalTrout is sponsoring in the 2026 legislative session that have the potential to create meaningful, long-term benefits for California’s freshwater…
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Construction Begins on Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project, Unlocking Miles of Critical Salmon Habitat on Big Chico Creek
Read more →: Construction Begins on Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project, Unlocking Miles of Critical Salmon Habitat on Big Chico CreekCalTrout and partners announce the start of the instream phase of construction on the Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project on Ótakim Séwi (Big Chico…
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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Reservoirs and California’s Climate Blind Spot
Read more →: You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Reservoirs and California’s Climate Blind SpotCalifornia’s reservoirs are emitting millions of metric tons of greenhouse gases every year – but these emissions aren’t included in the state’s official climate…