Our Power is Rivers
By Kyle Smith There is an ongoing debate in the Pacific Northwest around whether hydropower as a whole is “good” or “bad”. But this conversation misses important detail and nuance. There are thousands of dams blocking rivers across the Northwest. Many dams provide...
Vamos Outdoors Project x American Rivers Float the Mighty Skagit River: A Photo Essay
In June 2023, American Rivers teamed up once again with the Vamos Outdoors Project to float the Wild and Scenic Skagit River. Students from Latine, Migrant, Multilingual, and Newcomer families enjoyed a vibrant afternoon on an ecological gem of a river right in their...
Salmon Return Numbers So Far: Are They Encouraging?
Through SYRCL’s participation in the River Management Team (RMT), we get monthly updates on the number of Chinook and steelhead utilizing the fish ladders at Daguerre Point Dam. The latest numbers are in and, at this moment in time, salmon are off to a slow start working their way up the Yuba River.
