The Current Fall 2020

Video From the Editor

Welcome to the Fall 2020 issue of The Current. In this edition, we travel to the North Coast for our projects on Battle Creek and the Mad River Estuary. Dr. Rob Lusardi looks into the question \"can fish eat their way out of climate change?\" Be sure to check out the videos we\'ve curated in the Tail Out article. P.S. You can enable audio for the video by clicking the audio bar next to the settings gear icon.

Chinook Salmon in Battle Creek

Our featured story dives into our project to support the reintroduction of Sacramento Winter-run Chinook salmon to the Battle Creek watershed. The Battle Creek watershed presents one of the most exciting restoration opportunities for salmon diversity in CA.
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Articles

Supporting the Reintroduction of Sacramento Winter-run Chinook to the Battle Creek Watershed
The Battle Creek watershed presents one of the most exciting restoration opportunities for salmon diversity in CA.
Restoring and Reconnecting the Mad River Estuary
The rivers and streams of the North Coast provide the potential for a climatic refuge for estuarine-dependent aquatic species such as coho, steelhead, and Chinook.
What the Science Says: Can Fish Eat Their Way Out of Climate Change?
Enhancing cold water habitat is likely the single best strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change, few have focused on food rich habitats as possible
Providing Expertise on Advisory Committees
Our Regional Directors and Senior Scientists are appointed to and actively participate in the technical advisory committees of resource agencies and major environmental initiatives.
Spot Check: Fall River – The Gem of California’s Natural Springs
One of the lesser-known but important components of the water system is California’s network of underground aquifers and springs.

Columns

Partner Spotlight: An Unprecedented Dam Removal Project
KRRC is a nonprofit organization tasked with implementing the largest dam removal and river restoration effort ever performed in the United States.
Craig’s Corner: Moments of Zen
Gone Fishing: Enjoy these Moments of Zen in my absense. See you next issue!
My Angle: California is Home to World Class Fishing
I fell in love with Montana’s rivers and will continue to fish them, but California is my home.
Tail Out – Fall 2020
Interesting and entertaining internet video finds: including the trailer for our IF4 film selection “Poetry in Motion” and full “Public Trust” film by Patagonia.
Reflections: 2020 Photo Contest Winners & Honorable Mentions
Here are the photos that we loved but didn’t quite make the cut for the 2020 Photo Contest. Enjoy! Winners will be announced here on Oct
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