[Submitted by NOAA Fisheries, West Coast Region, posted with permission of Maven’s Notebook] Some dams are monumental engineering feats made of steel-reinforced concrete towering hundreds of feet above a streambed. Others are much smaller, constructed with large wood planks, dirt and rock or even rubber. But no matter the size, dams often hinder fish migration up or down a stream or river. Which is...
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December has proven to be an awesome month for fish and fun at Collins Lake! Sheldon & Ian caught some gorgeous trout in a cove on the east side of our lake using homemade Rapala type lures.   Tom Navone & Aaron Miller used Rapalas and together hooked 5 beauties. Ray & Margaret Johnson hook a limit of bass in their secret spot!! ...
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[Submitted by NOAA Fisheries Ecology Division, posted with permission of Maven’s Notebook.] Scientists closely tracking the survival of endangered Sacramento River salmon faced a puzzle: the same high temperatures that salmon eggs survived in the laboratory appeared to kill many of the eggs in the river. Now the scientists from NOAA Fisheries and the University of California at Santa Cruz have resolved the...
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From time to time I warn people about scams that occur with vehicle repairs.  When the economy is poor the scams become more prevalent. They also show up during the Christmas Holidays.  People are more susceptible at this time of year to the needs of others and more generous to help those in need.  Especially if the person is trying...
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