A frozen river can make the perfect photo-op, inspire the urge to go for a skate, or even serve as an important seasonal transportation route to otherwise inaccessible areas. Not only do ice-covered rivers benefit people, they also play an important role in surrounding river habitats. Ice jams, or build-ups of ice that inhibit normal flow, play valuable roles when they form...
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Antelope lake. Probably still 10% ice but very doable. Ramp was open today. Dock was in the water. Released 2 missed 5. Mike (my yak partner) did well too. 37.7-39.2F surface temperature. High ambient reached 38F. Yummy cold water fatties. Throwing & trolling rainbow trout 2” flicker shad & rainbow Thomas buoyant. Gold with red got a few. But the...
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Similar to the variety of relationships that play out in our homes and workplaces, many of the interactions between species sharing the same space can influence the state of their environment. Positive interactions are those in which organisms cooperate in a way that provides a net benefit to at least one participant. Mutualism, facilitation, and commensalism are all examples of...
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I am already seeing daffodils blooming, big leaf maple trees with sap flowing and fruit tree buds swelling. These are all signs of spring. SOOO, I ask again “Is winter over”? It has been suggested that we are going into a drought again because of the snow pack in the sierras is so low for this time of year. Just...
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While the lack of rain on the North Coast has some steelhead anglers looking elsewhere for green water, there are a few local bright spots. Especially if you like to throw on a pair of waders and head to the river bar. The Mad River was as good last weekend as it’s been all year. With plenty of bank access,...
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Salmon season will be here before we know it! Join your fellow fishermen and women to toast the eve of the salmon season on Friday, April 3, 2020. The GSSA Santa Rosa dinner is our biggest opportunity to raise money to continue our work on California salmon runs and the watersheds they rely on. You don’t want to miss the...
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