This Valentine’s Day, choose a love that honors your worth! If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. Here are a few available resources: loveisrespect.org thehotline.org helpguide.org/relationships/social-connection/relationship-help

DEADLINE EXTENDED: February 23rd We're hiring! Save California Salmon is seeking an Education and Communities Support Director to join our team. $70K–$78K DOE + benefits Full application info at: californiasalmon.org/employment

The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is holding a public workshop on a proposed permit that would regulate pollution from commercial lily bulb operations in the Smith River estuary. February 18, 2026 | 4:00pm More information at: tinyurl.com/SmithComment-info

SCS Press Release: www.californiasalmon.org/press-releases To watch Thursday's powerful testimony to California from Tribal leaders, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjla.... Testimony starts at minute 3:33. To watch Friday’s Youth and Tribal panels go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT02... minute 1:45.

Safety Update – Jan 30 (Sac): ICE protest scheduled a block from Jan 30 Bay-Delta Hearing & Rally. SCS panels rescheduled to earlier in the day for safety: 9:30am–10:30am Public Comment 10:30am–11:30am Youth, North of Delta & Tribal Panels 11:30am–12pm Public Comment 12pm–12:45pm Rally + Lunch

Congratulations to our New Year, New River Art Contest winners! Grand Prize: Sage Alucero ($200) Youth 13-18: Lailie McCovey ($50) Youth 12 & Under: Apryll Mitchell ($50) Poetry Winner: Cascade Flarity ($100)

Today is the last day to register for public comment at the Bay-Delta Plan hearing on January 30th. Register now at: tinyurl.com/SpeakerCard-BayDelta

“The water would mostly benefit a small group of powerful war interests, while Californians are left to pay the price through higher water bills, degraded water quality and climate impacts," Chichizola added. Read Full SCS Press Release at: californiasalmon.org/press-releases

Will California put people ahead of AI in 2026 or continue to turn over our most precious resources and jobs to tech giants? Read More About Big Tech at: tinyurl.com/DataCenterStudyLaw

Mental Health & Activism 🤍 This powerful piece was created by Karuk Native artist and activist, Jearica Fountain (@jearicafountain_designs), and it reminds us that community & connection are essential, especially in times of crisis. Know your rights: www.ilrc.org/.../doc.../r...

Save California Salmon Art Contest: New Year, New River SCS invites artists and youth from California and Oregon to submit original artwork inspired by river restoration. Submit to [email protected] by January 20th More Submission info at: californiasalmon.org/art-contest

APPLICATION EXTENDED: January 20th We're hiring a Science and Policy Director! Applications are due January 20th For more info, visit us at: californiasalmon.org/employment

Join us to rally for the Bay Delta on Friday, Jan. 30th at noon outside of the CalEPA building in Sacramento! More info and sign-up sheet here: tinyurl.com/BayDelta-RallyRegister-2026 #SaveTheBayDelta #NoMoreVoluntaryAgreements

What a big year for CA’s rivers, salmon, & coastline! From the threats to our rivers and coastline from the Trump administration, which began on day one, to documenting and fighting for dam removal & instream flows at the state level, with your help, SCS worked hard for salmon & people this year.

"SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has cancelled its power purchase agreement with D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) to be an off taker of solar power from the controversial Coyote Creek Agrivoltaic Ranch project." Read More at: tinyurl.com/CoyoteCreekNews

2025 is coming to a close. Welcome 2026! This was a monumental year full of huge accomplishments! We want to share a few of our favorite Education Highlights from the last year.

Happy Winter Solstice, Save California Salmon wants to wish you all a happy solstice! These darkest days of the year can be a time to rest, rejuvenate, set goals, celebrate getting through the year, and to reconnect with yourself and family. For support visit: tinyurl.com/CAHealthGuide

Save California Salmon Art Contest: New Year, New River Submit to [email protected] by January 20th Include name, age, city and state, Tribal and/or school affiliation (if applicable), title, and medium.

"The plan would in fact further degrade conditions for salmon and other fish by relying on unenforceable voluntary agreements." Read Article Here: tinyurl.com/FlawedBayDeltaPlan

We're hiring a Science and Public Policy Director! Applications are due January 9th For more info, visit us at: californiasalmon.org/employment

COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENSION: Tell FERC to support the removal of the Potter Valley Project dams Comment Deadline Extended to: Dec. 19th Submit Comments at: ferconline.ferc.gov/quickcomment.aspx

Let's join Native Health in Native Hands for a day of celebration on the land! 🗓️ Saturday, December 13th ⏰ 12pm - 4pm 📍 At Beginnings, 5 Cemetery Rd, Redway, CA 95560

We appreciate everyone who attended and participated in Save California Salmon’s listening sessions. Your feedback is truly appreciated and directly helps shape our 2026 programming. If you missed out and would like to participate, please fill out this survey. Register: tinyurl.com/SCS-LS-Survey

TOMORROW: Comment to save old growth oak trees in Coyote Creek from devastating solar farm project. In Person Meeting: December 10th at 9:00 AM CA Natural Resources HQ 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Zoom at: tinyurl.com/CoyoteCreek-Zoom Agenda at: tinyurl.com/FishAndGame-MeetingAgenda

Repost from: @indigenous_justice on Instagram 🔺CALL TO ACTION🔺 🔻Non-federally recognized sovereign Tribal Nations are once again being targeted through policies that threaten our rights, our ancestors, and our sacred homelands. ✔️Submit comments by Dec. 12

Consider donating to a Native-led organization this holiday season. Donate today! redbudresourcegroup.org/ nativehealthinnativehands.org/ indigenousjustice.org/ nativedadsnetwork.org/ sacredplacesinstitute.org/ Donate to SCS at: tinyurl.com/scs-donate

COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENSION: Comment Deadline Extended to: Dec. 19th Submit Comments at: ferconline.ferc.gov/quickcomment.aspx Submit by Mail to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426

As we continue celebrating the Klamath’s recovery, we also lift up the tributaries that make the whole watershed work, and the work that still needs to be done. The Sprague River is a vital piece of that story. Its health directly shapes the future of salmon. #WatershedWednesday

Today is about generosity and lifting up the work that protects our rivers and communities. If you’re able, consider supporting Save California Salmon and the work we do with Tribal, rural, and youth communities. Donate at: tinyurl.com/scs-donate

Please consider donating to support Save California Salmon this Giving Tuesday. Donors of $60+ will receive an SCS T-shirt & $120+ will receive an SCS Hoodie as a thank you for standing with us. Email [email protected] after donating to redeem your gift. Donate at: tinyurl.com/scs-donate

REMINDER: Tell FERC to support the removal of the Potter Valley Project dams Comment Deadline: 11/30 Submit Comments at: ferconline.ferc.gov/quickcomment.aspx Submit by Mail to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426

Save California Salmon partnered with Assemblymember Ramos, the NA Legislative Caucus, and the Yurok Tribe to host 3rd grade students at the California State Capitol. Students made salmon signs and learned about the cultural importance of salmon, clean water, and environmental justice!

Earlier this week, our Education Team went to the footprint of the now-removed Iron Gate Dam with Hoopa Valley High School, in partnership with RES and The Mid Klamath Watershed Council. Made possible by funding from Elevate Youth California.

REMINDER: Free the Eel Community Dinner & Comment Workshop is happening tomorrow! 🗓️ November 21st ⏰ 6:00 pm 📍 Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Ln, Redway, CA 95560 -- Tell FERC to support the removal of the Potter Valley Project dams Comment Deadline: Nov. 30th

Three years ago, Klamath River Tribes and activists celebrated when FERC approved the plan to remove the four lower Klamath dams. Today, those dams are gone and the salmon are returning to their ancestral waters.

Tell the CA Water Commission to reject changes to its Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP) funding rules that open the door for more than 1 billion of taxpayer dollars to go to a privately owned reservoir. Public Hearing: Nov 19th at 9:30 AM

Free the Eel: Community Dinner & Comment Workshop Learn about how to comment to FERC in support of Eel River Dam Removal. We will provide a free dinner and live music. Please bring a side or dessert if you can. 🗓️ November 21st ⏰ 6:00 pm 📍 Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Ln, Redway, CA 95560

REMINDER: SCS invites you to a Free Community Dinner & Youth Listening Session! Nov 18 | 5:30 pm Orleans Elementary School Cafeteria 38016 Highway 96, Orleans, CA 95556 Register: tinyurl.com/SCS-Orleans-LS-Register If you can't come in person, join the virtual listening session on Nov 20th at 5pm

This month, we’re honoring #NativeChangeMakers for Native American Heritage Month. We want to highlight California’s Native American Studies Model Curriculum and Humboldt County's effort to create the curriculum for the North State. Learn more: camodelcurricula.ucdavis.edu/native-american-studies

Tell FERC to support the removal of the Potter Valley Project dams Comment Deadline: Nov. 30th Zoom Training: Nov. 12th at 6pm Submit Comments at: ferconline.ferc.gov/quickcomment.aspx

Free the Eel: Community Dinners & Comment Workshop Learn about how to comment to FERC in support of Eel River Dam Removal. Free dinner! 🗓️ November 14th ⏰ 5:30 pm 📍 Synapsis, 675 Union Street, Eureka 🗓️ November 21st ⏰ 6:00 pm 📍 Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Ln, Redway, CA 95560

After being absent for more than a century, Chinook salmon have returned to their historic spawning grounds at the headwaters of the Klamath River in Oregon. Read More at: tinyurl.com/KlamathSalmonOregon

Free The Eel FERC Comment Workshop November 12th | 6pm – 7pm Learn about the Surrender & Decommissioning Application for PG&E’s Potter Valley Project Dams on the Eel River, & how to Comment to FERC to support a free-flowing Eel River. Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/SCS-Eel-Zoom

Save California Salmon invites you to a Free Community Dinner & Youth Listening Session! November 18 | 5:30 pm Orleans Elementary School Cafeteria 38016 Highway 96, Orleans, CA 95556 Register at: tinyurl.com/SCS-Orleans-LS-Register

The newest edition of California Water Justice News is out and available! If you'd like to help with distribution or have any space to display them, email us at: [email protected]

This #nativeamericanheritagemonth we want to highlight the Native American people and Tribes that inspire us! Post about the Native changemakers who inspire you in the comments, or post on your social media using the hashtag #nativechangemakers & #nativeamericanheritagemonth and tag us!

There is still time to tell the Water Board to support Eel River dam removal. Written Comment Deadline: Nov 3 Email Comments to: [email protected] Title your comments: “Potter Valley NOP Comments” More Info and Sample Letter at: linktr.ee/savecaliforniasalmon

"From the dam removal work in 2024 to the stream reconstruction effort led by RES, the major structural interventions needed to restore the river and these key tributaries is complete." Read more about Res at res.us

Save California Salmon invites you to a Free Community Dinner & Youth Listening Session! November 13 | 5:30 pm Hoopa Valley High School Cafeteria CA-96, Hoopa, CA 95546 Register at: tinyurl.com/SCSListeningSessionRegister

Protect salmon, Tribal rights, & healthy rivers by rejecting the Tuolumne River Voluntary Agreement. Workshop: Nov 5th, at 9:00am CalEPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA Zoom: tinyurl.com/TuolumneCommentRegister Training Session: Oct 29, at 12:00pm Register at: tinyurl.com/TRVA-Training