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Dam overhaul improves fish passage, opens window on migration
by NOAA Staff, DECEMBER 14, 2016
Russian River - East Branch

[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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Collins lake reports lots of fish in December!
by Kathy Hess, DECEMBER 12, 2016
Collins Lake

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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How water temp affects salmon eggs
by NOAA Staff, DECEMBER 12, 2016
Sacramento River

[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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Vehicle repair scam
Before and After
by Don Stec, DECEMBER 11, 2016



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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Englebright is spilling
by Jon Baiocchi, DECEMBER 10, 2016
Englebright Reservoir

Fishing Guide Jon Baiocchi checked in with a video fo Englebright spilling! ...
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The case against Delta tunnels
by Restore the Delta, DECEMBER 10, 2016
San Francisco Bay

Thursday of this week, Restore the Delta (with legal support from Earthjustice) presented their case against the permit request for the Delta Tunnels before the State Water Resources Control Board. Here are the main claims made against the permit petition for the Delta Tunnels: * The Delta Tunnels represent a new water right, not a mere change to existing water rights permits...
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