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.
ALL STORIES
From the field, in the lab, at the capitol.
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My Perspective: Caroline Ruppert
Read more →: My Perspective: Caroline Ruppert“Experiencing CalTrout’s work directly in the field further cemented my love of science.” Follow Caroline Rupert into the field.
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Spot Check: Southern California Steelhead
Read more →: Spot Check: Southern California SteelheadGo underwater with Mike Wier to discover steelhead Southern California and investigate this phenomenon.
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Partner Profile: The PPIC Water Policy Center
Read more →: Partner Profile: The PPIC Water Policy CenterThe PPIC Water Policy Center is a non-partisan research institute whose work is intended to support a healthy economy, environment, and society—now and for future…
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Tracking Genetics in the Fall River
Read more →: Tracking Genetics in the Fall RiverSince 2013, we’ve studied the Fall River rainbow trout population to better understand how the Fall River functions as a cold water refuge.
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Science into Action
Read more →: Science into ActionWe explain how we use science to inform strategic policies and implement innovative conservation actions with the greatest impact.
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The California Environmental Flows Framework
Read more →: The California Environmental Flows FrameworkThe California Environmental Flows Framework (CEFF) is a set of tools, products, and guidance, for developing ecological flow prescriptions in California.








