DamNation: PG&E Plans to Remove Eel River Dams
“Either way you look at it, the Eel River Dams’ days are numbered,” remarked Friends of the Eel River Executive Director Alicia Hamann. “We prefer …
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DamNation: Could California’s Next Dam Removal Take Place on This Endangered River?
The Eel River is the third-largest river basin in the state and once had the largest runs of salmon and steelhead on the North Coast. …
Salmon, steelhead conservation groups plan to sue PG&E
As Pacific Gas & Electric moves toward decommissioning the Potter Valley Project, a coalition of environmental groups is readying materials to sue the power company …
A second chance for Eel River salmon and steelhead?
The construction of Scott Dam on the Eel River completely blocked the passage of critically endangered anadromous fish. A new proposal would re-open the main …
Eel River Podcast
A podcast primer on fishing the Eel River from Lost Coast Outfitters.
A River’s Last Chance Now Available to Stream on Amazon Prime and Vimeo
The Eel River in Northern California is arguably the best opportunity for wild salmon recovery on the entire west coast. The river and salmon have …
Right Now at the Eel River
Some amazing drone footage from the lower eel that that shows current conditions for wild salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon in the lower Eel.
Steelhead habitat to be restored after being blocked for 104 years
The early 20th century wrought significant damage and changes to the Eel River and its fish populations through zealous overfishing and blockage of key tributaries …
Humboldt County to draft stance on future of Eel River dams
Humboldt County stakeholders called for the Board of Supervisors to support full removal of PG&E’s Potter Valley Project dams Tuesday after the utility company announced …
Diverted River Sustains California Wine Country, but It’s Killing Salmon
The Eel River was once home to one of the largest salmon populations on the West Coast. But for nearly a century, a large share …