Michael Flores+FollowChinook salmon return to McCloud RiverFor the first time in nearly a century, adult winter-run Chinook salmon have been spotted in California’s McCloud River—a huge moment for both the ecosystem and the Winnemem Wintu Tribe. These endangered fish are a keystone species, and their comeback is tied to ongoing tribal-led restoration efforts and battles over dam impacts. The salmon can’t yet complete their full journey to the ocean and back, but this sighting is a hopeful sign. What do you think it will take for wild salmon to truly thrive again in our rivers? #Science #California #SalmonRestoration10Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowLake Sammamish’s bold move to save salmonLake Sammamish State Park is getting a major eco-upgrade—fallen trees are being used to restore nearly a mile of Issaquah Creek, giving threatened Chinook salmon a fighting chance. Local groups are recycling tree trunks to create shelter and safer habitats for these iconic fish, whose numbers have dropped due to development and climate change. It’s not just about the salmon—healthy streams support everything from local wildlife to our own food security. Seeing this kind of hands-on action in our backyard really makes you wonder: Are we doing enough to protect our natural spaces? What else could our community do? #Science #LakeSammamish #SalmonRestoration20Share
