Our field season is nearing its end for this year. Most of it was spent exploring a variety of the forks, creeks, streams, and canyons of the Klamath-Trinity system. All…

We furthered our exploration of the mid-Klamath and Trinity tributaries this August. On a warm evening in early August, we stopped at a confluence pool to camp, took a dip,…

This summer’s early field season has found us in some serious heat, along with the rest of the West. What better way to stay cool than snorkeling in a cold…

The Chetco River in southwestern Oregon flows crystal clear through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Its unique geology and climate result in the striking emerald-hued water that is such a pleasure for…

On Sunday, May 12th 60 people came out to show their support for taking out the Eel River Dams and enjoy a less frequently traveled stretch of the mighty river.…

This spring finds us in the analysis phase of the steelhead life-history project. We completed the lab work and were rewarded with sequencing data from nearly 2600 O. mykiss and…

We have spent the past few months troubleshooting a complex DNA-sequencing protocol that we still do not fully understand on the molecular level. The purpose of this lab work is…

This fall and early winter, we have been primarily laboratory-bound. Our original plan was to outsource this part of the project as we are not trained biochemists or molecular biologists.…

This period of the Earth’s rotational cycle, which in our region of the world results in lowering temperatures, decreasing daylight, and increasing precipitation, means the close of our annual sampling…

Words fail to describe the relief that comes when dam removal is actually underway. There will be a deep peace for folks working and living on the Klamath to know…

Our exploration of the mid-Klamath is on hold for this summer. Thunderstorms brought lightning strikes across Northern California and Southern Oregon on August 14th. Sitting by a small fire in…

The mid-Klamath watershed carries a certain mystique for those of us who have been visitors to the place. Katimin, at the confluence of the Salmon and Klamath Rivers, is the…

Our first sampling trip of 2023 took us to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The monument is an ecologically and geologically unique landscape with sweeping vistas and spring-fed creeks. The area…

The fate of two aging dams and a defunct power generation system on the Eel River appears to be determined. The owner of the facilities, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E),…