Skagit River Management Draft Plan for 2011-2012 raises concerns for wild steelhead recovery

WSC has identified concerns regarding wild steelhead oversight on the Skagit after review of the draft report "Stock Status and Harvest Management Plan for Steelhead Returning to the Skagit River for the 2011-2012 Run Period."

TAKE ACTION!

WDFW currently fails to complete written management plans with the tribal co-managers before steelhead angling begins. Take action today; tell WDFW to implement a signed management plan with the tribes before opening any river system to steelhead fishing.

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TAKE ACTION!

Thank the WDFW for their important management decision regarding the Snider Creek hatchery for listening to your voice and using the best available science to make the tough management decision to discontinue the program.

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Legal Action Targeted to stop Elwha River Hatchery

Wild fish advocates assert that new hatchery is counter-productive to steelhead recovery in the largest salmonid recovery project in the nation.

Proposed Klickitat Hatchery Plan Threatens Steelhead

The Wild Steelhead Coalition collaborates with other wild fish organizations to comment on the potential Klickitat River Basin hatchery expansion.

FEATURE STORY

Why Resident Rainbow Trout Matter in Saving Steelhead

By Dick Burge, WSC V.P. of Science

The Wild Steelhead Coalition recommends that all resident steelhead in anadromous rivers be protected from harvest and incidental mortalities. This protection will further the recovery of badly depleted and ESA listed anadromous steelhead stocks in Western Washington.

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Columbia River Basin

Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Endorsement Fees: Where does the money go?

Anglers are required to pay an additional $8.75 for an endorsement on their WDFW fishing license fee to fish for salmon or steelhead on the Columbia River and its tributaries in Washington state. How are these extra angling fees being utilized for the benefit of wild steelhead recovery?

Recovery Efforts Underway for Endangered Steelhead in Upper Columbia River Basin

Anglers are utilized to harvest excess hatchery steelhead to protect endangered wild stocks. An evaluation of catch data from the Upper Columbia for the 2010-11 fishery season reflects some outcomes of these efforts.

Update on the Historical Columbia River Steelhead/Salmon Abundance Project

Bill McMillan provides an update regarding his continuing rearch to develop an accurate historical baseline of what steelhead/salmon numbers and distribution were in the Columbia Basin prior to Euro-American contact.

THE PRESIDENT'S RUN: Membership News & Updates

A Dam Fine Year

By Rich Simms, WSC Board President

A year-end summary of WSC's 2011 accomplishments and upcoming projects in 2012.

Thank YOU for your support in 2011!

See the list of supporters here »

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

WSC Member Profile: John Farrar

John Farrar is a Northwest fly fishing icon, and he recently celebrated his 30th year as a professional steelhead guide. A day on the river with John isn’t just about catching fish; he is connected to the entire ecosystem and enjoys to sharing that passion with others.

Read the interview with John here »

EVENT

WSC Benefit: Spokane Premier of Connect

So there's this guy in Spokane, Washington (Josh Mills) that runs this really cool blog (Chucking Line and Chasing Tail). Just like his father, he really, really likes to fish for steelhead and wants to ensure his son has the same opportunity when the time comes for him to pick up a rod. So Josh has decided to host, along with Silver Bow Fly Shop, a showing of Confluence Films' latest movie Connect and donate all of the proceeds to the WSC.

Thanks, Josh!

The list of raffle items is ridiculous and tickets to the event are only $5. If you're near Spokane on February 22, watch a killer flick and help save wild steelhead.

Get the event details here »

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