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Press Release: Survey Shows Only 17 Wild Spring Chinook Salmon observed in Oregon’s South Umpqua River

For Immediate Release, October 23, 2023Contact:Meg Townsend, Center for Biological Diversity, (971) 717-6409, mtownsend@biologicaldiversity.orgStanley Petrowski, Umpqua Watersheds, (541) 825-3070,...

| Posted: Oct 25, 2023

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ODFW seek fines of $27.6 million for unlawful killing of Pacific Lamprey

State issues one of the largest claims of its kindKirk Blaine - kirk@nativefishsociety.org - 307- 299-7834Douglas County, Oregon - On Friday, October 6, 2023, ODFW filed a complaint with the...

| Posted: Oct 12, 2023

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StEELhead Discoveries Series - Part 5

*This is Part 5 of an ongoing series on the campaign to Free the Eel and efforts to better understand and revive the iconic steelhead in the Pacific Northwest by Native Fish Society Fellow Samantha...

| Posted: Oct 12, 2023

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Kokanee Fish-Kill on South Santiam, Native Fish Safe

Over the weekend, tens of thousands of non-native kokanee salmon died between Green Peter and Foster reservoirs as a result of new deep water drawdowns of the reservoirs intended to help native...

| Posted: Oct 11, 2023

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Thank You Western Rivers Fly Fisher for a great TOM Film Screening!

We are always immensely grateful for the opportunity to participate in events that show us just how special the community of anglers and wild fish activists are that support the work of Native Fish...

| Posted: Oct 11, 2023

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Agencies present to Oregon Senate Committee regarding Winchester Dam Repair Project

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Jim McCarthy, WaterWatch of Oregon, 541-941-9450, jim@waterwatch.orgKirk Blaine, Native Fish Society, 307-299-7834, kirk@nativefishsociety.orgAgencies present to...

| Posted: Sep 28, 2023

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Volunteer Opportunity: White Salmon Spawning Surveys

Native Fish Society is conducting a multi-year survey project to better tell the story of what is happening with our wild Steelhead and Coho after the removal of a dam that didn't allow fish...

| Posted: Oct 28, 2023

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Inaugural PDX Chapter Meeting Summary

Yesterday evening, September 14th, 28 Portland-area wild fish advocates gathered at the Hawthorne location of Gigantic Brewing for the inaugural NFS PDX Chapter meeting. Attendees got to know each...

| Posted: Sep 15, 2023

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Bend First Friday Art Walk

To all our friends of wild fish in Central Oregon, we hope you'll join us on October 6th for Downtown Bend's First Friday Art Walk! We will be showcasing Patagonia's newest film...

| Posted: Oct 6, 2023

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Native Fish Society Board Service Opportunity: Now Accepting Applications!

Native Fish Society seeks volunteer Board Members to guide our organization’s growth and strategic direction as we cultivate a diverse groundswell of public support to revive abundant wild fish...

| Posted: Sep 8, 2023

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