Last week, the California State Senate’s Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture hosted its 50th annual Zeke Grader Fisheries Forum. … Committee Chair Senator Mike McGuire opened proceedings by noting the challenges the state’s fisheries are facing as well as some of the state’s redoubled efforts and funding, via Proposition 4 funding and other legislative commitments, to improve resiliency along the California coast and waterways. … California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot echoed those sentiments, praising Yurok and Karuk Tribe-led efforts to restore the Klamath River in the wake of historical dam removal and saying that he is increasingly inspired by tribally led land and water restoration projects. 

Other salmon and fishery news:

• California WaterBlog: California: A salmon society?
• Active NorCal (Redding, Calif.): Wildlife officials prepare for salmon to return to Lower Klamath Lake