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Canning Class a Success

Canning Class a Success

The Salmon Marketing Program hosted a food safety canning class that focused on both subsistence and commercial requirements. A total of 33 fishers took part in the class. The workshop was sponsored by the First National Development Insitute’s food safety...

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...
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...

First Salmon

By Gerry Lewis CRITFC Chairman The first salmon is making its way up the Columbia River, following the call that the Creator placed in it and its brothers and sisters to return home to renew life. As Indian people, the first salmon is the sign that we made it through...