Rivers of a Lost Coast

• Posted on 05/15 at 08:34 AM

New Fish bubble curtain aimed to deter outmigrating salmon smolt

Ted Thomas and Elizabeth Scott report preliminary results show that an experimental, non-physical fish barrier is working to help keep young Chinook salmon and steelhead in a more direct path to the ocean and away from agricultural diversion and the state and federal pumping plants.  Media is invited to view the barrier project and interview participants from the agencies involved May 15 near Lathrop.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is piloting the “bubble curtain” barrier project that combines acoustics and a strobe-lit sheet of bubbles to create an underwater wall of light and sound at frequencies that repel juvenile Chinook salmon.

Results from three of seven planned releases of hatchery juvenile Chinook salmon implanted with acoustic tags indicate that the barrier has increased the number of fish staying in the San Joaquin River to continue their out-migration to San Francisco Bay and the ocean. Past studies have shown that salmon kept in the main stem of the San Joaquin River have better survival than those that move into the central Delta through Old River.

The four remaining releases are scheduled through late May. Receivers are stationed along the salmon out-migration path at sites along the San Joaquin River and Old River near the barrier. DWR leased the non-physical barrier equipment from EIMCO Water Technologies, LLC for the experimental project. 

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• Posted on 05/13 at 11:55 AM

Double showing sell-out in Eugene! In Portland tonight

With things on a roll in the Pacific Northwest, Palmer and I had a great time in Eugene last night. Matt Stanberry of the local TU chapter along with Willie Unrath and Eric Figura of the Steamboaters of the N. Umpqua organized the fun event. The Caddis Fly Angling Shop located in downtown Eugene sponsored the showing and helped make everything possible. Thanks to Cornucopia Bar and Burgers in Eugene for hosting the after-party, and providing a free beer to any patron who brought in a fish picture.

We’ll see you tonight at the Catlin Gable School located on Barns Road on the West side of Portland. Showtime is 7:00 pm and proceeds are to help benefit the Wild Fish Society.

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• Posted on 05/12 at 07:23 AM

See you in Eugene tonight

Thanks to the Wild Steelhead Coalition for making the Seattle event a complete success. We’ll see you in Eugene tonight at the David Minor Theater on 180 E street. Hold on to your tickets for a drink special at Cornucopia Bar and Burgers: 207 E 5th Ave. Should be fun.

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• Posted on 05/08 at 09:13 AM

Last Day to buy Seattle Tickets Film starts showing in Berkeley today!

Rivers of a Lost Coast will be playing at the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood in Berkeley, CA. for a week starting today, Friday May 8th and running through Thursday May 14th. The Rialto is located on the corner of College and Ashby in Berkeley. Rialto Cinemas Elmwood website.

Today is the last day to buy a ticket for the Seattle showing on Saturday May 9th at 8:30 (Suggested to arrive at 8:15).  Tickets must be purchased through the Wild Steelhead Coalition website. The film will be showing on the second floor of Kane Hall on the University of Washington Campus. Special Guests Tom Skerritt, Russell Chatham, Jack Berryman, Palmer Taylor and Justin Coupe will be in attendance.

Directions to Kane Hall:
To park in the Central Plaza Parking Garage, take a right onto 15th Avenue NE. Continue south on 15th Avenue NE until you reach NE 41st Street. The parking garage entrance will be on your left. Stop at Gate 1, pay attendant and park where directed. Once you have parked in the garage, find the corridor labeled “Kane Hall” (northeast corner of the garage) and take the elevator to the appropriate floor (1st floor for Rooms 110, 120, 130, 2nd floor for Rooms 210, 220, Walker-Ames). Parking on Saturdays for the Central plaza Parking Garage is $8.

Metered parking is also available on the streets adjacent to the University.

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