UkeeDreamin
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https://www.ktvz.com/news/willamette-steelhead-returns-surge-after-sea-lions-removed/1065470037
ODFW is Forecasting twice the return of steelhead this season compared to last year, and quadruple 2017’s return - which is the worst on record, following a sea lion trap and euthanization program at Willamette falls.
Studies showed California sea lions caused up to 25% of this stocks mortality and a specific neck-point at the Willamette falls, where sea-lions congregate to prey on the staging, returning steelhead before they make their way up the falls, was the focus area for removal.
Cheers!
Ukee
ODFW is Forecasting twice the return of steelhead this season compared to last year, and quadruple 2017’s return - which is the worst on record, following a sea lion trap and euthanization program at Willamette falls.
Studies showed California sea lions caused up to 25% of this stocks mortality and a specific neck-point at the Willamette falls, where sea-lions congregate to prey on the staging, returning steelhead before they make their way up the falls, was the focus area for removal.
Cheers!
Ukee