The U.S. has paused negotiations with British Columbia on a modernized Columbia River Treaty that was nearly complete after both the U.S. and Canada reached an Agreement in Principle in 2024.
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ODFW Deploying Large Nets On Wallowa Lake To Monitor Fish Populations, Assess Invasive Lake Trout Impacts
March 31st, 2025
This spring, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff deployed large nets in northeast Oregon’s Wallowa Lake to monitor fish population trends and assess the impact of lake trout on other species.
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Columbia River Smelt Return High Enough For A Few Hours Of Dipnetting On Sandy River
March 31st, 2025
Recreational harvest of eulachon smelt on Oregon’s Sandy River took place Thursday, March 27 from noon to 7 p.m.
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For First Time WDFW Using ‘Management Strategy Evaluation’ To Assess Harvest Strategies For Lower Columbia River Tributary Fisheries
March 31st, 2025
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a virtual public meeting on April 1, from 6–8 p.m., to discuss potential harvest management strategies for Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries.
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Harmful Algae Blooming Off Southern California Coast Poisoning Sea Lions, Dolphins; Stranding In Large Numbers On Beaches
March 31st, 2025
West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network partners are reporting upwards of 100 calls a day reporting sea lions and dolphins affected by the algal toxin, domoic acid.
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Northwest Power/Conservation Council Gets Two New Oregon Members
March 31st, 2025
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has two new Oregon Members. Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Margaret Hoffmann and Chuck Sams, and the Oregon Senate has confirmed their appointments to the Council.
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Joseph Y. Oatman Appointed as Manager of Nez Perce Tribe’s Fisheries Department
March 20th, 2025
On March 18, 2025, the Nez Perce Tribe announced the appointment of Joseph Y. Oatman as Manager of the Nez Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resources Management (“DFRM”).