The Chehalis River in southwest Washington, is one of the state’s most important remaining rivers for Chinook and winter steelhead.It’s been identified as a key source of food for struggling Southern Resident killer whale pods. But it’s also slated for a dam in the upper watershed, which would inundate key spawning grounds and damage the hydrology of the river.
Chehalis River Updates
Continued Declines Lead to New Angling Restrictions for the Olympic Peninsula Winter Steelhead Season
Yesterday, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released new angling restrictions for the Olympic Peninsula Winter Steelhead season. The goal of these changes is to increase the number of...
Oregon's Southern Coast - A Stronghold for Wild Anadromous Fish
In mid august, I visited watersheds located on Oregon’s southern coast to learn more about the communities, fish, and the environment. I had a simple goal - learn what I can do to support these...
WA Governor requests alternative to proposed dam on the Chehalis River!
On July 22, 2020 Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee sent letters to the members of the Chehalis Basin Board, Washington Department of Ecology and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife requesting...