… It is a bit uncanny the extent to which the plot of The Lorax mirrors the experience of California fishes. As mentioned often on this blog, at least 83% of our fishes face extinction if present trends continue (Moyle et al. 2011). These numbers are sadly increasing further, especially since the 1970s, a time frame over which the human population of the state effectively doubled (Fig. 3). … I believe Peter [Moyle] and I share a realistic view concerning possible solutions to these problems. … Broadly, this kind of work represents an arm of environmental science known as ‘reconciliation ecology’.

Other fish conservation news:

• KDRV (Medford, Ore.): Klamath River renewal restoration and recreation updates
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife: News release: Wildlife Conservation Board releases 5-Year strategic plan
• The Lumberjack (Cal Poly Humboldt): Water wonderland: campus hatchery houses vibrant array of fish