Conservation

Cole Davis · Cole Davis

Just got an email that the Redwood chapter of Trout Unlimited is having a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20 over here in Santa Rosa. If any of you folks wanna check it out shoot me a pm and I can give you the info. They may have it up on thier website also, haven't checked yet. Good opportunity to meet folks and if y...

lightfoot · lightfoot

I've posted this on a couple of other boards that I am a member of. Basically these are free to download, historical topographic maps of the entire state. Might come in handy when trying to find new waters to fish or how to access them. Enjoy USGS release of more than 13,688 historical topographic ma...

Iasc Beag · Iasc Beag

October 28, 2011 — The White Salmon River in Washington state is flowing again as the nearly 100-year-old Condit Dam was disabled with explosives Wednesday. The reservoir draining took about 2 hours. Further demolition is scheduled in 2012. The event is a significant milestone for river restorat...

rgloft · rgloft

Cliff brought it to my attn that there is a golf cart half-submerged and pinned down under a tree at #3 at putah creek . I want to cut away the tree and remove the cart before its battery or steering unit leaks and pollutes the creek in some way. The tree is fairly large so I will need two chain saws in good ru...

lightfoot · lightfoot

GRASS VALLEY October 14, 2011 - An innovative water project to improve fish passage in Auburn Ravine Creek is now under way in the City of Lincoln, it was reported at this week's (Oct. 12) meeting of the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors. NID Chief Engineer Gary King said work began Monday...

Bob Loblaw · Bob Loblaw

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_0201-0250/sb_215_bill_20110901_enrolled.html

Emerger · Emerger

Check out this short documentary by Justin Coupe of Rivers of a Lost Coast fame looking back at the work of California Trout. Narrated by Peter Coyote, this 12-minute piece sheds light on the impressive work the organizations completed and the tough road they face in the future.

keith bigelow · keith bigelow

Please take a moment today to support the EPA as they work to protect Bristol Bay’s fish, wildlife and water resources for future generations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is listening to requests from TU members, hunters and anglers, commercial fishermen and Alaska Natives to use t...

Flying Dutchman · Flying Dutchman

Just came across this video concerning the destruction of wild salmon stocks in British Columbia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTYhQAN9BW0

vince · vince

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/science/earth/16felt.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimesscience

jvento · jvento

http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2010/9/29/reckless-watercrats-endanger-delaware-trout.html

keith bigelow · keith bigelow

Water4Fish.org/salmonsummit Water4Fish.org/salmonsummit -- Edited by keith bigelow on Tuesday 16th of March 2010 12:19:25 PM

Lahontan · Lahontan

Looking for a GREAT opportunity to escape? Want to learn a little about conservation and restoration? If your like me and have a hard time being near water without a rod, Redwood Regional Park may be for you. NO FISHING OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. You'll hike, you'll be in a cool environment, you might learn s...

vince · vince

Today I ran into this article at work, and figured it's relevant given the sticklebacks in Putah:Stickleback Genomes Shining Bright Light on Evolutionhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100225214757.htm Biologists discovered a specific region of genes involved in the genomi...

timmosazz · timmosazz

Was just reading on Kiens about Diane Fienstien amending a bill to start up the Delta pumps again and thought I would share this with you all. There is a pre writen letter and link to Fienstien that I think you all should take a look at. From Kiens fly shop message board. Save the Salmon!!I just got the fo...

vince · vince

This may have been posted already, but just in case... weigh in on hatchery vs. wild fish in CA: Here's the link (via The Trout Underground). Vince

rgloft · rgloft

when freezing boots and waders do they need to be wet? My boots are in the freezer right now but they don't seem to be getting cold. last time i did the freezing thing they were wet and the y got really cold and you could tell cause they were little blocks of ice . I am going fly fishing in new hampshire and d...

SCM · SCM

Apparently, an assembly woman from Bakersfield has drafted legislation to, among other things, remove sport fishing protections for striped bass.? This move, done under the guise of protecting salmon stocks in the Delta, appears to be a big giveaway to agricultural interests that pump water to c...

flyfisher1969 · flyfisher1969

Just watched On The Rise last nite on Outdoor channel. It was a pretty good show about the McCloud and the efforts to preserve the fishery and keep Nestle out. It's amazing how dirty and sneaky these companies can be. I must say, the residents up there put up a hell of a fight to keep them out, and I hope they...

SCM · SCM

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/assignment_7&id=6649394

throwinmetal · throwinmetal

is the drought going to affect the flows? if it does i should probably not go fishing at putah. i went to the beach instead.

Flounder · Flounder

http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/1416221.html

WT · WT

I thought I had recently read something saying that Alaskan's recently rejected a bill which would have rejected the proposed pebble mine project, however I now cannot seem to find it.? Did anyone else hear this?? Or does anyone else have an update on the situation??

shon42073 · shon42073

I had the oppurtunity to visit alot of different waters on my recent eastern sierra trip and everywhere you go mudsnail warnings are posted and most waters seem to be mudsnail positive. The hot creek hatchery even has a huge sighn that reads absolutly no waders, or hip boots aloud on the premises, took...

Otter · Otter

Here is an excerpt about Kamloops trout and survival rates. In the world of fish, it's an event as impressive as the return of red-backed sockeye salmon to Interior rivers.In fact, the return of more than 20,000 wild rainbow trout each spring to spawning beds in Pennask Creek in the central interior o...

keith bigelow · keith bigelow

SCM · SCM

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/29/MNRIUOE8C.DTL

Daara · Daara

This is a very interesting article from fish wrap, A weekly "everything to-do with fishing" article in the local marin paper. Mike Aughney of Petaluma, editor of USAfishing.com and an author of its noted Northern California fishing "hotsheet" newsletter, has a warning for...

brian clemens · brian clemens

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/01/16/klamath.dams.ap/index.html

shon42073 · shon42073

Today I was fishing and got approached buy a volunteer from the DFG who was taking an angling survey, He asked the basic questions that the survey here online asks. We talked for a min. and he informed me that putah creek and lake sonoma are the DFG's top priority in this area at this time. I think thats a pr...

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	Trout Unlimited (Preview) Just got an email that the Redwood chapter of Trout Unlimited is having a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20 over here in Santa Rosa. If any of you folks wanna check it out shoot me a pm and I can give you the info. They may have it up on thier website also, haven't checked yet. Good opportunity to meet folks and if y...	Cole Davis	0	1640	Dec 8, 2011 by Cole Davis
	free topo maps (Preview) I've posted this on a couple of other boards that I am a member of. Basically these are free to download, historical topographic maps of the entire state. Might come in handy when trying to find new waters to fish or how to access them. Enjoy USGS release of more than 13,688 historical topographic ma...	lightfoot	1	2975	Nov 13, 2011 by SK60
	Spectacular Time Lapse Dam "Removal" Video (Preview) October 28, 2011 — The White Salmon River in Washington state is flowing again as the nearly 100-year-old Condit Dam was disabled with explosives Wednesday. The reservoir draining took about 2 hours. Further demolition is scheduled in 2012. The event is a significant milestone for river restorat...	Iasc Beag	3	2019	Nov 8, 2011 by Ty
	Help me remove the golf-cart from #3!! (Preview) Cliff brought it to my attn that there is a golf cart half-submerged and pinned down under a tree at #3 at putah creek . I want to cut away the tree and remove the cart before its battery or steering unit leaks and pollutes the creek in some way. The tree is fairly large so I will need two chain saws in good ru...	rgloft	8	2452	Nov 1, 2011 by rgloft
	Something to smile about (Preview) GRASS VALLEY October 14, 2011 - An innovative water project to improve fish passage in Auburn Ravine Creek is now under way in the City of Lincoln, it was reported at this week's (Oct. 12) meeting of the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors. NID Chief Engineer Gary King said work began Monday...	lightfoot	1	1621	Oct 15, 2011 by Cole Davis
	Governor Brown signed SB 215 (Preview) http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_0201-0250/sb_215_bill_20110901_enrolled.html	Bob Loblaw	0	1587	Sep 27, 2011 by Bob Loblaw
	CalTrout (Preview) Check out this short documentary by Justin Coupe of Rivers of a Lost Coast fame looking back at the work of California Trout. Narrated by Peter Coyote, this 12-minute piece sheds light on the impressive work the organizations completed and the tough road they face in the future.	Emerger	1	1863	Sep 21, 2011 by rgloft
	Take Action - Tell the EPA to Protect Bristol Bay, Alaska (Preview) Please take a moment today to support the EPA as they work to protect Bristol Bay’s fish, wildlife and water resources for future generations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is listening to requests from TU members, hunters and anglers, commercial fishermen and Alaska Natives to use t...	keith bigelow	1	2111	Feb 14, 2011 by brian clemens
	Effects of Farm-Raised Salmon in B.C. (Preview) Just came across this video concerning the destruction of wild salmon stocks in British Columbia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTYhQAN9BW0	Flying Dutchman	2	1765	Dec 7, 2010 by 65Westy
	The NY Times picks up fly fishing story on invasives (Preview) http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/science/earth/16felt.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimesscience	vince	2	1437	Sep 29, 2010 by vince
	Poor Brownies... (Preview) http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2010/9/29/reckless-watercrats-endanger-delaware-trout.html	jvento	0	1298	Sep 29, 2010 by jvento
	Salmon Summit April 1st (Preview) Water4Fish.org/salmonsummit Water4Fish.org/salmonsummit -- Edited by keith bigelow on Tuesday 16th of March 2010 12:19:25 PM	keith bigelow	0	1457	Mar 16, 2010 by keith bigelow
	The History of the Rainbow Trout, a great day hike! (Preview) Looking for a GREAT opportunity to escape? Want to learn a little about conservation and restoration? If your like me and have a hard time being near water without a rod, Redwood Regional Park may be for you. NO FISHING OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. You'll hike, you'll be in a cool environment, you might learn s...	Lahontan	5	2160	Mar 8, 2010 by windknots
	The humble stickleback provides deeper understanding of fish (Preview) Today I ran into this article at work, and figured it's relevant given the sticklebacks in Putah:Stickleback Genomes Shining Bright Light on Evolutionhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100225214757.htm Biologists discovered a specific region of genes involved in the genomi...	vince	0	1957	Mar 8, 2010 by vince
	Save the Salmon (Preview) Was just reading on Kiens about Diane Fienstien amending a bill to start up the Delta pumps again and thought I would share this with you all. There is a pre writen letter and link to Fienstien that I think you all should take a look at. From Kiens fly shop message board. Save the Salmon!!I just got the fo...	timmosazz	2	1388	Feb 12, 2010 by underdogyaz
	California Fly Fishermen Have Until Monday to Comment on Wild vs. Hatchery Fish (Preview) This may have been posted already, but just in case... weigh in on hatchery vs. wild fish in CA: Here's the link (via The Trout Underground). Vince	vince	0	1171	Nov 12, 2009 by vince
	freezing boots/waders (Preview) when freezing boots and waders do they need to be wet? My boots are in the freezer right now but they don't seem to be getting cold. last time i did the freezing thing they were wet and the y got really cold and you could tell cause they were little blocks of ice . I am going fly fishing in new hampshire and d...	rgloft	2	1532	Jun 24, 2009 by vince
	California Legislator Wants Striped Bass Eliminated (Preview) Apparently, an assembly woman from Bakersfield has drafted legislation to, among other things, remove sport fishing protections for striped bass.? This move, done under the guise of protecting salmon stocks in the Delta, appears to be a big giveaway to agricultural interests that pump water to c...	SCM	2	1327	Apr 15, 2009 by Modesto Fly Fisher
	TU On The Rise--Nor. Cal Shows (Preview) Just watched On The Rise last nite on Outdoor channel. It was a pretty good show about the McCloud and the efforts to preserve the fishery and keep Nestle out. It's amazing how dirty and sneaky these companies can be. I must say, the residents up there put up a hell of a fight to keep them out, and I hope they...	flyfisher1969	1	1235	Feb 15, 2009 by Tippit
	Russian River Hatchery Video (Preview) http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/assignment_7&id=6649394	SCM	0	1092	Feb 9, 2009 by SCM
	drought and flows (Preview) is the drought going to affect the flows? if it does i should probably not go fishing at putah. i went to the beach instead.	throwinmetal	10	1301	Feb 5, 2009 by Codym
	Deal Reached to Limit Planting Fish for Sport (Preview) http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/1416221.html	Flounder	0	1118	Nov 21, 2008 by Flounder
	Pebble Mine Project (Preview) I thought I had recently read something saying that Alaskan's recently rejected a bill which would have rejected the proposed pebble mine project, however I now cannot seem to find it.? Did anyone else hear this?? Or does anyone else have an update on the situation??	WT	1	985	Sep 8, 2008 by dtp916
	mudsnails. (Preview) I had the oppurtunity to visit alot of different waters on my recent eastern sierra trip and everywhere you go mudsnail warnings are posted and most waters seem to be mudsnail positive. The hot creek hatchery even has a huge sighn that reads absolutly no waders, or hip boots aloud on the premises, took...	shon42073	2	1120	Jul 6, 2008 by SK60
	2 Spawners for every 500 eggs (Preview) Here is an excerpt about Kamloops trout and survival rates. In the world of fish, it's an event as impressive as the return of red-backed sockeye salmon to Interior rivers.In fact, the return of more than 20,000 wild rainbow trout each spring to spawning beds in Pennask Creek in the central interior o...	Otter	0	1323	Feb 23, 2008 by Otter
	We can all do something to help . . . (Preview)	keith bigelow	0	1035	Feb 9, 2008 by keith bigelow
	Salmon Decline (Preview) http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/29/MNRIUOE8C.DTL	SCM	2	1115	Jan 30, 2008 by Chris Laskodi
	SALMON ARTICLE IN THE MARIN IJ!! (Preview) This is a very interesting article from fish wrap, A weekly "everything to-do with fishing" article in the local marin paper. Mike Aughney of Petaluma, editor of USAfishing.com and an author of its noted Northern California fishing "hotsheet" newsletter, has a warning for...	Daara	2	1210	Jan 25, 2008 by LilWhippersnapper
	Another nice topic "Smashing dams to save salmon" (Preview) http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/01/16/klamath.dams.ap/index.html	brian clemens	1	1430	Jan 19, 2008 by shon42073
	there's hope ! (Preview) Today I was fishing and got approached buy a volunteer from the DFG who was taking an angling survey, He asked the basic questions that the survey here online asks. We talked for a min. and he informed me that putah creek and lake sonoma are the DFG's top priority in this area at this time. I think thats a pr...	shon42073	1	1220	Jan 12, 2008 by brian clemens
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