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SRRC News Contents

Hot off the press! The 2010 Aquatic Communities SRRC Newsletter
Salmon River Cooperative Spring Chinook Dives
In Memory of Jim V
Suction Dredge Mining Lawsuits on the Klamath
Klamath River National Geographic Article
Klamath Dam News
Website Info

Cooperative Spring Chinook & Summer Steelhead Dive Info

2010 Salmon River Cooperative Spring Chinook/Summer Steelhead Population Dives

The Annual Salmon River spring Chinook dives have been rescheduled due to high flows in the Salmon River. Dive training will take place Tuesday August 10th at the Forks of Salmon Community Club and is mandatory. Dives will begin at 8am Wednesday August 11th at the Forks of Salmon Elementary School. If you are planning to attend the dives, please RSVP using the form attached below.
Informational poster and Schedule available here.
RSVP available here.

2009 Spring Chinook/Summer Steelhead count numbers

Adult Spring Chinook = 527; Spring Chinook Jacks/Grilse = 116; Adult Summer Steelhead = 112; Summer Steelhead 1/2 pounders = 127

Download the complete 2009 dive results spreadsheet .

In Memory of Jim V.

Jim Villeponteaux, SRRC's cofounder and the cofounder of the Siskiyou County and Salmon River FSC's, passed away after a six month battle with pancreatic cancer. His loss is a huge blow to the restoration community. He will be sorely missed.

Suction Dredge Mining Closed in the State of California

After a several year legal battle over the proliferation of recreational suction dredge mining on the Klamath and Salmon rivers, a complete moratorium on suction dredging is in effect in the state of California. Suction dredging will be closed until California Department of Fish and Game completes a scientific review and new protections are in effect. For more information see Klamath RiverKeeper.

Klamath and Salmon Rivers Featured in National Geographic

The December 2008 issue of National Geographic features an article on the Klamath River called "Reuniting a River", written by Russ Rymer with photographs by David McLain.  The article includes several pictures of the Salmon River. You can view the article online.

Klamath Dam News

The long standing effort to remove the four Klamath dams that block fish passage to upper Klamath Basin has finally resulted in the signing of the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement and the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement. The dams are scheduled to be removed in 2020 and will result in the largest dam removal project in world history. The Salmon River Restoration Council participated in the settlement process and is a signatory to the Agreement.  Check out Klamath Riverkeeper for more information.

Website Info

SRRC Board Member Scott Harding custom built this site with the assistance of SRRC staff. Lyra Cressey (SRRC's Monitoring Program Coordinator) coordinated the new site's content. Please contact us with your feedback so we can continue to improve the site.