by Greer Maier | Dec 2, 2013 | News
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking comments on its proposed rule to designate and establish an experimental population of spring-run Chinook salmon in the Okanogan sub-basin in Washington. The purpose of the action is to aid in the recovery of...
by Greer Maier | Dec 2, 2013 | News
Your participation in the 2013 Upper Columbia Science Conference made it a huge success! Upwards of 250 people attended the conference, which included high-caliber presentations, and productive interaction among participants. Conference Survey: To help us continue...
by Greer Maier | Dec 2, 2013 | News
Whole Watershed Restoration Initiative (WWRI) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2014 community-base habitat restoration projects in Oregon and Washington. Approximately $1.2 million will be available i the 2014 funding cycle for projects within the...
by Greer Maier | Dec 2, 2013 | News
The Yakama Nation has been working with the Subbasin Watershed Action Teams to develop a signage campaign targeted at informing river users about river recreation safety and salmon habitat restoration efforts taking place in Upper Columbia Basin. Currently, 12...
by Greer Maier | Dec 2, 2013 | News
Governor appoints bugert to state salmon Board Wenatchee World – Governor Jay Inslee appointed Bob Bugert, Director of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, to serve on the 10-member Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB). See article from the Wenatchee...
by Greer Maier | Dec 2, 2013 | News
“Spatial Ecological Processes and Local Factors Predict the Distribution and Abundance of Spawning by Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) across a Complex River Scape.” This article was written by Jeffery A. Falke et al. published November 12, 2013 and assesses the...
by Greer Maier | Oct 14, 2013 | News
With 40 stakeholders present, the North Central Washington Forest Health Collaborative (NCWFHC) convened in June and September 2013. Eager to get into action, the group has developed the necessary procedural framework by which the Collaborative will work. The new...
by Greer Maier | Oct 14, 2013 | News
Partners in each sub-basin serve a critical role in grass-roots salmon recovery, and their presence is missed by many. Below are a few examples of issues project sponsors are having due to the federal government shutdown. Some of these issues may equate to cost...
by Greer Maier | Oct 14, 2013 | News
USFWS Opening – Fish Biologist to research, monitor, and evaluate activities associated with fish production at the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery. This is a full time permanent job, GS-0482-09/11, based in Twisp or possibly Winthrop. Apply by Oct. 16, 2013....
by Greer Maier | Oct 14, 2013 | News
UCSRB staff sent the regional Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) project list to the state for its review. Link here to the updated Regional project list: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/87126572/News%20Letter/Copy%20of%20UC%202013%20Project%20List%2010-6-13.pdf...
