Not Alone in the Fight: Southern Steelhead Symposium 2026
More than 130 scientists, Tribal members, agency staff, advocates, and anglers gathered at the 2026 Southern Steelhead Symposium to share restoration progress, fish count data, and strategies for recovery. With Southern steelhead sightings increasing after recent rains, participants celebrated collaboration while confronting climate change, funding uncertainty, and the risks of the coming wet season.
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From the field, in the lab, at the capitol.
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From Campus to Conservation: Meet CalTrout’s Newest Policy Team Interns
Read more →: From Campus to Conservation: Meet CalTrout’s Newest Policy Team InternsGet to know CalTrout’s spring 2025 Policy Interns – Matt Okamoto and Cole Barlow, two born-and-bred Californians who are jumping headfirst into the world…
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The Eel River’s Return: California’s Third Largest Watershed Is on its Way to Flowing Free and CalTrout Has a Plan for its Restoration
Read more →: The Eel River’s Return: California’s Third Largest Watershed Is on its Way to Flowing Free and CalTrout Has a Plan for its RestorationAfter more than a century of impoundment, California’s third-largest river is on the path to running free once again. The Eel River, which once…
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Press Release: Regional Partners Sign Historic MOU on Eel River Recovery
Read more →: Press Release: Regional Partners Sign Historic MOU on Eel River RecoveryToday, regional partners signed an MOU supporting Eel River dam removal, fisheries recovery, and continued water supply for Russian River communities.
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Recovery of Southern Steelhead in San Mateo Creek Starts with a Plan
Read more →: Recovery of Southern Steelhead in San Mateo Creek Starts with a PlanCalTrout spearheaded the development of the San Mateo Creek Watershed Management Plan, which was formally accepted in January 2025. This is a monumental step…
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Focus During Uncertain Times: CalTrout’s Statement on the New Administration and Our Commitment to California’s Watersheds and Native Fish
Read more →: Focus During Uncertain Times: CalTrout’s Statement on the New Administration and Our Commitment to California’s Watersheds and Native FishWith a new administration in office, we are paying close attention to actions that may threaten the health of our watersheds – crucial for…
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Decades of Persistence by the Pit River Tribe Secures Permanent Protection for Sáttítla Highlands
Read more →: Decades of Persistence by the Pit River Tribe Secures Permanent Protection for Sáttítla HighlandsFor generations, the volcanic highlands of northeastern California have held profound significance for the Pit River Tribe, who know this sacred landscape as Sáttítla.…