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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Restoring the Elk River Estuary: A New Chapter for One of Humboldt Bay’s Most Important Watersheds
Read more →: Restoring the Elk River Estuary: A New Chapter for One of Humboldt Bay’s Most Important WatershedsDiscover exciting progress towards a revitalized Elk River watershed and explore our new StoryMap diving into the history, ecology, and restoration vision for the…
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CalTrout’s 2026 Policy Priorities: Sponsored Bills that Advance Solutions for California’s Native Species and Wild Places
Read more →: CalTrout’s 2026 Policy Priorities: Sponsored Bills that Advance Solutions for California’s Native Species and Wild PlacesLearn more about two bills CalTrout is sponsoring in the 2026 legislative session that have the potential to create meaningful, long-term benefits for California’s freshwater…
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Construction Begins on Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project, Unlocking Miles of Critical Salmon Habitat on Big Chico Creek
Read more →: Construction Begins on Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project, Unlocking Miles of Critical Salmon Habitat on Big Chico CreekCalTrout and partners announce the start of the instream phase of construction on the Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project on Ótakim Séwi (Big Chico…
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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Reservoirs and California’s Climate Blind Spot
Read more →: You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Reservoirs and California’s Climate Blind SpotCalifornia’s reservoirs are emitting millions of metric tons of greenhouse gases every year – but these emissions aren’t included in the state’s official climate…
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Meet the Artist – Robin McCormack, Owner & Artist at Thunderbird Design Studio
Read more →: Meet the Artist – Robin McCormack, Owner & Artist at Thunderbird Design StudioGet to know Los Angeles-based artist and CalTrout partner, Robin McCormack, who blends his love for nature and restoration with his visual art to…
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Searsville Dam Under Official Consideration for Full Removal: Send Your Comment of Support
Read more →: Searsville Dam Under Official Consideration for Full Removal: Send Your Comment of SupportSearsville Dam—an outdated, high-risk structure that no longer serves its original purpose—is now under formal consideration for removal, offering a critical opportunity to restore…