It’s hard to believe that the Autumn Equinox has already passed, putting summer in the rear view mirror. These last few months are typically chock full of CalTrout community events, and I miss those opportunities for us all to connect in person and share our passions, perspectives, and fish stories. The good news is that technology has allowed us to bridge that gap with virtual events, and I’m excited to share news that we are bringing the previously postponed International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) online and straight to your living room, next month! Join us on October 22nd at 7pm for our live screening.
Despite everything going on in the world, we are in the midst of our biggest, most impactful year. It’s a testament to the folks who support us and to our resilient staff who are always moving forward – dedicated to our work and finding ways to keep you informed. To help you get closer to our projects in a dynamic and interactive way, we’re excited to announce the latest issue of our digital magazine, The Current.
The Fall edition of The Current features our cover story on the reintroduction of Chinook Salmon to the Battle Creek watershed, written by Drew Braugh (Mt. Shasta/Klamath Regional Director) and Dr. Jacob Katz (Central Valley Regional Director). The Battle Creek watershed presents one of the most exciting restoration opportunities for salmon diversity in California.
We hope you enjoy reading about Battle Creek and our many other projects that we continue pushing forward during these trying times. In the face of adversity, we remain confident in our mission, resilient in our efforts, and steadfast in our vision for a California that we can pass on to future generations – thanks, as always, to your support.
Best fishes,
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Thank you for your interest in Big Chico Creek and the Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project! We looking forward to sharing project updates, news, and stories with you from the Big Chico Creek watershed as they develop.
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Peter Moyle is the Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology and Associate Director of the Center for Watershed Sciences, at UC Davis. He is author or co-author of more than 240 publications, including the definitive Inland Fishes of California (2002). He is co-author of the 2017 book, Floodplains: Processes and Management for Ecosystem Services. His research interests include conservation of aquatic species, habitats, and ecosystems, including salmon; ecology of fishes of the San Francisco Estuary; ecology of California stream fishes; impact of introduced aquatic organisms; and use of floodplains by fish.
Robert Lusardi is the California Trout/UC Davis Wild and Coldwater Fish Researcher focused on establishing the basis for long-term science specific to California Trout’s wild and coldwater fish initiatives. His work bridges the widening gap between academic science and applied conservation policy, ensuring that rapidly developing science informs conservation projects throughout California. Dr. Lusardi resides at the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences and works closely with Dr. Peter Moyle on numerous projects to help inform California Trout conservation policy. His recent research interests include Coho salmon on the Shasta River, the ecology of volcanic spring-fed rivers, inland trout conservation and management, and policy implications of trap and haul programs for anadromous fishes in California.
Patrick Samuel is the Conservation Program Coordinator for California Trout, a position he has held for almost two years, where he coordinates special research projects for California Trout, including the State of the Salmonids report. Prior to joining CalTrout, he worked with the Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum, a non-profit that supports the eight federal regional fishery management councils around the country. Patrick got his start in fisheries as an undergraduate intern with NOAA Fisheries Protected Resources Division in Sacramento, and in his first field job as a crew member of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Wild and Heritage Trout Program.