Something Positive for Steelhead

[grizwilson]

From Dwayne Meadows, TU

Klamath River Dams - saying thank you

When truly great things happen for wild steelhead recovery, it is important to share the news.   We took one of the greatest steps forward in wild steelhead recovery yesterday at the mouth of the Klamath River.  Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, California Governor Jerry Brown and Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed new amendments to the Klamath Hydropower Settlement Agreement (KHSA) and a related Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement.  The revised KHSA will ensure that removal of 4 major dams on the Klamath River takes place as scheduled in the year 2020, opening about 500 miles of wild steelhead habitat.  Take a moment to thank Secretary Sally Jewell, California Governor Jerry Brown, and Oregon Governor Kate Brown. 

[Ham]

It's going to be helpful to a lot of chubs, darters, and suckers as well. Multi-species expedition anyone?

[Quillback]

Ought to be good for salmon too.

[Ham]

7 hours ago, Quillback said:

Ought to be good for salmon too.

Will Pacific Salmon hit a Ned Rig?

[Quillback]

9 hours ago, Ham said:

Will Pacific Salmon hit a Ned Rig?

What would Dave do?

I have heard that steelhead and coho will eat a pink worm, never tried it myself.

[Ham]

I'm pretty confident they would. 

[Johnsfolly]

I have proof positive that pink salmon will hit a pink clouser minnow fly. I don't wee why they wouldn't hit a pink worm.

[Ham]

I have proof positive that Salmo trutta will hit a Ned as well as our friend the Rainbow trout.

[Mark]

Just curious - how will California and Oregon make up for the lost of electrical power after 4 dams are gone?

[Greasy B]

I suspect the percentage of power these dams added to overall production was low.