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In Remembrance: John Johnson

It was with heavy hearts that we received word that John Johnson, former Chief of CRITFC Enforcement, had passed away on October 12. John had served CRITFC for 26 years and was passionate about the organization’s mission and the role the Enforcement Department played...

Protecting the Columbia River

The Columbia River treaty tribes support energy and economic development in the Columbia Basin Salmon. We do not support, however, energy and economic development in the Columbia River Basin that comes on the backs of salmon or at the expense of tribal fishers and the...
Scenes from the River

Scenes from the River

The recent fires in the Columbia Gorge made for some spectacular sunrises. CRITFC’s Salmon Marketing Coordinator Les Brown caught this scene during the September 6 fishery opening.
Looking Ahead: 2012 River Forecast

Looking Ahead: 2012 River Forecast

by Kyle Dittmer CRITFC Meteorologist/Hydrologist The spring melt and the high water levels (freshet) it brings to the Columbia River each year makes this time of year particularly dangerous for fishers. CRITFC monitors river conditions throughout the year and creates...