Posts Tagged ‘Leavenworth Fish Hatchery’
‘Cultural Extravaganza’ Salmon Festival Bringing 2,000 Students To Wenatchee River
The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival has been an area institution for close to three decades. And this year, the festival offers something new – the River Ramble. To tell us more, joining us on the KOHO Morning Show are Corky Broaddus, the festival’s co-director, Native American artist and educator Roger Amerman and Julia Pinnix, visitor…
Read MoreFederal Agencies Release Plan For Snow Lake Water Control Replacement Project
The Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the final Environmental Assessment for the proposed removal and replacement of the Upper Snow Lake water discharge control valve. The existing valve has exceeded its expected 10-year service life and cannot meet the 80 cubic feet per second discharge capacity required by the Icicle…
Read MoreCougar Creek Evac Levels Downgraded, Command Post Moved To Leavenworth Fish Hatchery
Here’s your Thursday fire update on August 16. Winds are increasing today with sustained winds up to 20 mph in the valleys and stronger gusts possible at the ridgetops. Vegetation burning on the ground can quickly climb trees, which means crowning is likely. As the smoke lifts in the valleys, residents might see smoke plumes…
Read MoreWenatchee River Beavers Do ‘Ecological Good’ When In Right Location, Trout Unlimited Says
Taking a page out of a long-running program in the Methow Valley, Trout Unlimited Washington initiated a program to relocate nuisance beavers to suitable locations in the Wenatchee River Basin. Dan Langager reports their crew offers beaver management assistance, including a free beaver trapping service when on-site management is not possible. After spending time acclimating…
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