Alaska Study Details How Rising Temperatures Lead To Hungrier Invasive Northern Pike In Salmon Streams
March 26th, 2026
Rising temperatures in a Southcentral Alaska river have led to a hungrier population of invasive northern pike, a trend that could imperil native salmon and other fish species.
Columbia Riverkeeper Issues Report On Power/Water Use For Developing Data Centers Along Columbia River, Calls For Moratorium
March 26th, 2026
The enormous power and water use forecasted at the over 100 data centers at various stages of development in 12 counties along the Columbia River will strain Oregon and Washington state mandates to achieve their aggressive renewable energy goals as well as put a strain on local water resources and threaten fish and wildlife, according to a recent report by Columbia Riverkeeper.
’Dire Situation These Species Are Facing:’ Court Oks Partial Approval Of Injunction For Columbia/Snake River Dam/Salmon Protection Operations
February 27th, 2026
Beginning this spring, more water will be spilled at eight federal dams on the two rivers during spring, summer and fall/winter to aid the safe passage of juvenile salmon and steelhead, sending more of the fish over the dam rather than through turbines.



