Salmon in Battle Creek will soon benefit from a $1.85 million habitat restoration project. According to the North State Planning and Development Collective at Chico State, the project is part of more than $59.6 million in grants awarded by the California Wildlife Conservation Board to enhance wildlife habitats. Chico State says that the restoration aims to reverse habitat fragmentation and improve floodplain connectivity. Crews will construct a new perennial side channel and remove about 1,700 feet of abandoned levee to support salmon rearing and spawning. 

Other salmon news:

• SeafoodSource: California announces USD 11 million for salmon restoration projects
• CBS San Francisco: Santa Cruz County hatchery helping drive NorCal salmon comeback
• East Bay Municipal Utility District: Blog: River stewardship, salmon success