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  • Livestock a factor in Yellowstone fish kills

    George Wuerthner

    The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department just closed the Yellowstone River to all water borne recreation in response to a growing epidemic that has killed thousands of fish. The culprit is Proliferative Kidney Disease which can cause up to 100 percent mortality. The disease is exacerbated by low water flows and high temperatures. Governor…

  • Fate of Idaho salmon plays out in tiny Marsh Creek

    Ralph Maughan

    Wild salmon increasingly spawn in tiny Marsh Creek and other small central Idaho waters- Fate of Idaho salmon plays out in tiny Marsh Creek. The fish that spawn here are among the most vulnerable in the region. Will Obama’s plan help if the population plummets? By Rocky Barker. Idaho Statesman. About 5 years ago, I…

  • Steelhead counts at Bonneville Dam on the Colombia River shatter one-day records !!

    Ralph Maughan

    Of course, you can’t truly count them until they are in Idaho rivers, but so far a very strong run- For those not familiar with the Columbia River and its tributaries, Bonneville Dam is first dam anadromous fish have to cross on the Columbia River on their journey home to spawn. Steelie counts at Bonneville…

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