by Jeremy FiveCrows | Jun 1, 2014 | River Scenes, The Dipnetter
An artificial island near the mouth of the Columbia River that was created by the US Army Corps of Engineers has had the inadvertant consequence of creating the perfect nesting conditions for two bird species, both of which prey on juvenile salmon and steelhead....
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Apr 22, 2014 | CRITFC News, River Scenes, The Dipnetter
On April 4, I joined around 250 others who had come to Columbia Hills State Park outside Dallesport. We gathered there to bless the river and fishers, asking the Creator for a safe fishing season. We also gathered to remember those who have lost their lives while...
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Sep 16, 2013 | River Scenes, The Dipnetter
Twice a year, the CRITFC commission meeting is held on one of the member tribes’ reservations. The August meeting was hosted by the Nez Perce Tribe. Part of this on-site meeting was a tour for CRITFC and the visiting Columbia Gorge Commission to see some of the Nez...
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Jul 25, 2013 | River Scenes
Fishers from the Warm Springs and Yakama tribes at Willamette Falls collecting lamprey. The July 8 harvest coincided with the placement of flash boards that dewater the falls. This often kills lamprey by stranding them in pools at the base of the falls and is an...
by Jeremy FiveCrows | Mar 29, 2013 | River Scenes
This photo was taken during a CRITFC-hosted tour of the river for a group of US Attorneys. The perfect spring weather, wildflowers, and beautiful Columbia River Gorge put on an incredible show for the guests.
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