The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and its partners have begun the second year of efforts to reintroduce spring-run Chinook salmon into the North Yuba River. Officials say the initiative aims to bring the threatened species back to its traditional habitat. Around 350,000 Chinook salmon eggs have been collected and recently fertilized at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville. These eggs will be placed into the North Yuba River’s gravel substrate next month, similar to last year’s successful method.

Other salmon news:

• Oregon Public Broadcasting: Klamath River temperatures changed dramatically after dam removal. That’s helping salmon swim farther upstream
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife: News release: North Yuba River salmon reintroduction efforts enter second year with spawning, fertilization of 350,000 spring-run chinook salmon eggs