In his mind, Doino fast-forwards to December, when this oval impression in the ground will become an important watery alcove where young coho salmon will take refuge.

“It will be amazing to stand here when the creek flows this way and see that happen,” says Doino, a habitat biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Considering my lifelong love of trout fishing and my passion for conservation, it was only a matter of time before I discovered the Continue reading “Workers work on building LUNKER fish structures near Bear Valley Creek”

Tightened federal and state budgets are affecting everyone in Vermont, including the conservation community. It’s getting harder to find funds to improve water quality, protect native plant and animal communities, or share nature with young people.

Alaska spends about $500,000 on approximately 10 projects a year for fish habitat and related work. Improvements of habitats are Continue reading “Essential Fish Habitat Funding Received”