University of Washington emeritus professor Tom Quinn reviewed decades of salmon conservation, noting shifts in harvest, habitat, hydro, hatcheries, contaminants and ocean change and concluding that management should prioritize the simple needs of salmon: cool, clean, complex and connected habitats.

Witnesses at a House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing urged passage of legislation (referred in testimony as HR 15 14) to authorize a voluntary Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to coordinate states, tribes and federal agencies, secure formula and competitive grants, and tackle invasive species and habitat issues that cross state lines.

Officials address algae problems and conservation tactics for Vancouver Lake.

Panel highlights spawner escapement failures and advocates raising salmon conservation targets.

New endorsement required for Columbia River salmon fishing begins January 1, 2026.

Lucille Morehouse, a 15‑year‑old 4‑H state ambassador, presented a bill to designate four pollinator species as state symbols to protect agriculture and ecosystems; the committee advanced the sponsor's bill unanimously.

Opponents argue AB 242 fails to protect sage grouse and their habitats effectively.

Partnership highlights funding and strategies for salmon habitat protection in the Mat Su region.

Team develops comprehensive model predicting river flows across California's hydrological networks.

Nils Casper highlights urgent need for maintenance to prevent flooding and protect fish.

Salar de Uyuni holds the world’s largest lithium reserve, but mining could threaten local ecosystems. A study by Duke University researchers found that lithium-brine evaporation ponds significantly...

William Carter highlights mule deer decline due to mismanagement during public comment.

Officials outline plans to protect and improve fishery habitat in Pangewitch Creek area.