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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Native Rainbow Trout Sub-Population Expansion Plan
Read more →: Native Rainbow Trout Sub-Population Expansion PlanThe Native Rainbow Trout Project, will increase the resiliency of native rainbow trout populations in Southern California and facilitate recovery of endangered southern steelhead.
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Using Sonar to Count Fish on the Eel River
Read more →: Using Sonar to Count Fish on the Eel RiverSONAR technology allows us to more accurately monitor salmon which under past survey techniques might be un-detectable.
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The Role of Estuaries
Read more →: The Role of EstuariesLearn about the important role estuaries serve and the new tool CalTrout has developed to better assess and manage estuaries to protect ecologically sensitive…
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Spot Check: The Trophy is the Experience
Read more →: Spot Check: The Trophy is the ExperienceFor salmonids, size matters! The biggest salmon has the best chance to reproduce and pass on genetics to the next generation. We must protect…
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Craig’s Corner – Lewis MacAdams and the Los Angeles River
Read more →: Craig’s Corner – Lewis MacAdams and the Los Angeles RiverDigging into the history of the LA River and honoring Lewis MacAdams, founder of Friends of the LA River.
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Reflections: Photo Caption Mini Contest
Read more →: Reflections: Photo Caption Mini ContestSubmit your funny captions and the best captions will win a small prize. Enter by July 15th.