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Agencies Extend Public Scoping Period As Part Of Effort To Supplement 2020 Columbia River System Operations (Salmon, Steelhead) EIS
February 7th, 2025
Two federal agencies are extending the public scoping period for the Columbia River System Operations Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS.)
California Awards $15 Million For Salmon, Steelhead Restoration Projects
February 7th, 2025
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the selection of 15 projects that will receive funding for the restoration, enhancement and protection of salmon and steelhead (anadromous salmonid) habitat in California watersheds.
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Study Shows Hunting Greater Numbers Of Male Deer Can Slow Spread Of Lethal Chronic Wasting Disease
February 7th, 2025
Hunting greater numbers of male deer can slow the spread of chronic wasting disease, a lethal wildlife disease, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
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Washington Intercepts Tugboat At Watercraft Inspection Station Carrying 21 Gallons Of Invasive Mussels, Largest Volume From One Boat In 7 Years
February 7th, 2025
Two tugboats infested with quagga and zebra mussels were intercepted last month at the Spokane watercraft inspection station.
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PSU Study Provides Evidence Microplastics Widespread In Edible Tissues Of The Fish People Eat On West Coast
February 7th, 2025
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a new study from Portland State researchers, highlighting a need for technologies and strategies to reduce microfiber pollution entering the environment.
Though Doesn’t Feel Like It Right Now, Columbia Basin Water Supply Forecast For April-September Still Dropping
February 7th, 2025
A drier than normal January is contributing to February’s lower Columbia River basin water supply forecasts for the months ahead.