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Testing alternate modes to get California Salmon to the ocean and back

Posted on April 19, 2014 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (April 19, 2014) titled “Swim to Sea ? These Salmon Are Catching a Lift”, describes two alternate paths to move salmon from drought stricken areas to the ocean. With priority being for California … Continue reading →

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Trucking Salmon to the ocean to ensure future fishing

Posted on April 19, 2014 by aviyer2010

An article in Bloombergbusinessweek (april 7,2014) titled “In California,salmon hitch a ride to the sea”, describes the low water levels in California rivers this year prevent the young Chinook salmon from finding their way along the rivers to the ocean. … Continue reading →

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Balancing Wind, Water energy and salmon interests

Posted on December 10, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 7, 2011) describes the coordinating role played by a Federal power agency, Bonneville Power Administration, that was faced with accepting power from hydroelectric and wind sources during stormy weather.  The agency dropped … Continue reading →

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