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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First Water Talk Evening (April 20, Mt. Shasta) Features Climate Change Specialist
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CalTrout Opposes SB 657 (Suction Dredge Mining Bill)
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Lake Tahoe Native Fish Populations Down (Internet Radio Broadcast)
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Record March Snowfall “Officially” Ends California’s Drought – But CA’s Water Remains Overcommitted
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In Passing: Upper Sacramento Legend Joe Kimsey
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