A Masterclass On Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Shifting baseline syndrome describes a gradual change in the accepted norms for the condition of the natural environment due to a lack of human …
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Fish passage studies sought in Skagit River dam re-licensing
The series of concrete dams strung across the upper Skagit River predate the construction of the North Cascades Highway and the establishing of North Cascades …
Why the Skagit River Watershed Matters
Our friend and occasional partner in crime Greg Fitz penned this thoughtful piece on why the famed Skagit River matters. Nothing feels small on the …
Logging prohibited in Skagit River headwaters
In an area of the Skagit River headwaters in Canada where opposition to a mining proposal has been mounting, a division of the government …
TAKE ACTION for the Skagit Headwaters
From the Wild Steelhead Coalition: For years, we have been working with the angling community to protect and restore the Skagit River’s imperiled wild steelhead …
Popular Skagit steelhead fishery may be cut in 2020
With fairly strong returns of wild winter and spring steelhead in recent years, the Skagit provides a unique opportunity for anglers to catch and release …
Mining Proposal For Skagit River Headwaters Sparks Outcry
Nine members of Washington state’s congressional delegation, all Democrats, called Wednesday for the U.S. Department of State to intervene in a simmering dispute with Canada over a …
Imperial Metals applies for permit for exploratory mining in headwaters of Skagit River
Imperial Metals, the same operation that brought you the Mount Polly mine disaster, has applied for an exploratory mining permit in the headwaters of the …
Fifty Years Of Wild And Scenic Rivers: The Skagit and Illabot Creek
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, American Rivers is telling the stories of Washington’s designated rivers. In this third …
Let The Games Begin
For the second year in a row, anglers will get the chance to chase wild steelhead during a catch-and-release fishery beginning Feb. 1 on the …