Drought Leaves Prineville Reservoir at Less than 30% Capacity
A popular boating, water skiing and fishing destination, Central Oregon's Prineville Reservoir was offering little of any such activity in October. The lake's water depth…
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Lake Abert is Dying. Again.
During the Dust Bowl years of the 1930s, Oregon's Lake Abert dried up completely. In the decades since, the lake has shrunk and expanded many…
Wickiup Reservoir at Just Nine Percent
As of late October, Wickiup Reservoir was at nine percent of its normal capacity. That’s a record. Wickiup is situated about 60 miles southwest of…
What We’re Working On: The Pacific Northwest Drought
Is it climate change? Part of our normal cycle? A combination of both? Whatever the catalyst, we are in the thick of an extreme drought across…
The Columbia River Fall Chinook: We Have Good News, and We Have Bad News
There was a time when the great runs of the Columbia River's fall chinook seemed in peril. Some of the worst years occurred in the…
Last Rites for Seymour River Salmon and Steelhead?
In December of last year, a massive rock slide rumbled into the Seymour River in North Vancouver, BC. The slide was big enough (estimated at 50,000 cubic…
Catch and Release: What You Should Know
More anglers are choosing to release the fish they catch. While this is clearly a positive trend, throwing a fish back doesn't automatically ensure it…
On the Killing of Fish & Game
The recent story about Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has certainly stirred up emotions around here. This killing was a crime, a waste and just…
The Urban Coyote: a Songbird’s Best Friend
Anyone who lets their cat roam free needs to accept the law of the food chain: if Fluffy gets to chase and kill songbirds, Wile E. Coyote…
A Peek at Ashlu Creek
Ashlu Creek (also known as Ashlu River) is a little gem that flows into the Squamish River north of Vancouver. Good numbers of coho, chum…