Appeals Court OKs Boosting Spill at Columbia and Snake Dams
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed an order to spill more water over Columbia and Snake river dams to help protect salmon and steelhead.
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Idaho Tribes Ask to Intervene in Hells Canyon Relicensing
A southeastern Idaho tribe is seeking to intervene in an Idaho utility's attempt to negate an Oregon law requiring fish passage as part of relicensing for a hydroelectric project on the Snake River.
Idaho Fish and Game: Winterkill Hits Mormon Reservoir
FAIRFIELD, Idaho (KLIX) Idaho wildlife officials are investigating another possible fish kill caused by harsh winter conditions.
Thousands of Fish Killed at Wilson Lake Reservoir
HAZELTON, Idaho (KLIX) Thousands of fish have been found dead from the lack of oxygen at a lake near Hazelton.
Idaho Utility Seeks to Negate Oregon Fish Passage Law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho utility is asking federal authorities to negate an Oregon law requiring fish passage as part of relicensing for a hydroelectric project on the Snake River that forms the border between the two states.
Researchers Use Dead Fish to Kill Lake Trout Embryos
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Dead fish are used to kill lake trout embryos in an experimental method to combat a threat to a native Yellowstone Lake species.
More Pacific Coast Hatchery Salmon Could Receive Protections
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal authorities want to add more hatchery-raised fish to the 28 Pacific Coast salmon and steelhead stocks listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Idaho Confirms Whitefish Kill in South Fork of Snake River
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says biologists have confirmed thousands of dead whitefish on the South Fork of the Snake River in southeastern Idaho.
Weekend Trip To Boise
My family decided we would take a trip to Boise this weekend to stare at fish. I will admit that I was less than excited at this possibility. Now that we're back in Twin, I can report that we did, in fact, go stare at fish.
A Really Freakin’ Cool Picture of Fish at Selway Falls
This photo of Steelhead at Selway Falls is just another reminder of spring and how beautiful the great state of Idaho really is.
Studies Examine Habitat Restoration for Salmon, Steelhead
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Scientists in the Pacific Northwest are studying more than a dozen watersheds to develop templates on habitat restoration that could be used in similar streams to bolster struggling fish populations.
Free Fishing Today in Hagerman
Here's a free way to get outside with your family and learn to fish and maybe catch dinner. Today is a free fishing day in Hagerman at Oster Pond 1.