Public Comment Opportunity for the Eel River 🗓️ June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm PST 📍 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Join via Zoom at: tinyurl.com/PotterValleyZoom Submit Written Comments to: [email protected] More Info at: tinyurl.com/StopSoCalWaterGrab

Jack Norton Elementary school students recently took part in an Indigenous Science Camp focused on connecting youth with the land, ocean, & traditional Yurok knowledge. Throughout the trip, students explored the coast through tide pooling, coastal hikes, & learning about local plants and ecosystems.

We're hiring a Grants and Development Manager! Applications due June 16th Apply Now: californiasalmon.org/employment

SAVE THE DATE: Save California Salmon 2026 Summer Camps and Raft Trips Come hang out on the river this summer! We can't wait to see you 🐟 Register at: linktr.ee/savecaliforniasalmon #californiasummercamp #summercamp #savecaliforniasalmon #IndigenousYouth #indigenoussciencecamp

This year's salmon run brought the community together in a powerful way. Families, youth, elders, and community members gathered along the river to celebrate, fish, share knowledge, and honor the importance of caring for the river and its resources. The river connects us all.

UPDATE: Internship Applications Close This Friday, May 29th - by 11pm (PST) We’ve Received so Many Internship Applications! Due to an incredible amount of interest, we will be closing the Summer Internship application window this Friday.

can we all agree that dams are peak gross? 🤢 sincerely, the social team 😘✨💞 . . . #damremoval #waterprotectors #salmonconservation #meme #salmonmeme #salmon

We're hiring paid Summer Interns! Applications due June 30th Apply Now: californiasalmon.org/employment

No matter your age, occupation, or education level, SCS encourages you to make your voice heard. This can be done through public comments and by going to hearings and writing/speaking to legislators about where our water is going and why. Remember, water is more than a resource, but also a relative

Start Salmon Maxxing as soon as possible! (Maybe don't do the last one...) #Salmon #SalmonMaxxing #SaveCaliforniaSalmon

STAY INFORMED: If you've heard people argue about the Klamath River and water, chances are the phrase "biological opinion" came up. But what does that actually mean, and why does it matter so much? Learn More | Stay Informed | Share #SCSStayInformed #BiologicalOpinion #EndangeredSpeciesAct

Join the 2026 Salmon Run! 🗓️ May 21 - 24, 2026 Contact info on flyer. Open to all runners & river protectors. #2026SalmonRun #SalmonRun #WaterProtectors #SCSCommunityPlatform

"On this day of remembrance please do not hold our ancestors to this world. As Indigenous peoples we understand our lives here are temporary to live and learn lesson for our next journey." Kadi Wadim, Yahwee Khe Kanema (Northern Pomo, Thank you, walk well my relatives) – Nikcole Whipple

Today, the Save California Salmon Education Team dedicated their time to engaging with local youth at the Earth Day events in Happy Camp and at Burnt Ranch Elementary School. Some activities included a relay race and "Our Local Landscape" comic book making. How did you spend your Earth Day? 🌎

Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins tweeted about the Eel River Dams. Unfortunately, she got some basic facts wrong. Let's set the record straight.

Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026 Read Full Press Release at: tinyurl.com/FishingComebackCA

On April 4th, Save California Salmon ran a booth at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Big Time & Social Gathering Event. It was nice to see so many familiar faces, from local collaborators to previous interns and staff. An event like the Big Time helps us stay involved with the community we serve.

MMIP Awareness Event – May 8th Join the Hoopa Valley Tribe as they come together to honor and raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). 📍 Walk Route: Neighborhood Facilities to Downtown Hoopa 🕒 Walkers encouraged to gather at the N.F. at 3PM 🚶 Walk begins promptly at 4PM

Last Week, SCS hosted a booth at the Hoopa High School Fish Fair. Participants signed a petition to the State Water Board, led by the Water Protectors Club. They also painted wooden salmon, hand-carved by Hoopa High students, to bring attention to threats facing our water and fish habitats.

The submission deadline for the 2026 Salmon Run Art Contest has been extended to April 12th! This year's theme is "The River Unites Us." Email Submissions to: [email protected]

Join the Yurok Tribe for the 25th Annual Klamath River Cleanup 🗓️ Saturday, April 25th, 2026 ⏰ 9:00am - 1:00pm 📍Happening in Wautec, Weitchpec, and Klamath! There will also be a special screening of “Sequoias of the Sea,” in Klamath after the event. Watch the trailer at: Sequoiasofthesea.org

Brook Thompson (She/They Yurok & Karuk) is stepping into the role of Interim Executive Director. Brook’s work is grounded in a commitment to uplifting Indigenous knowledge systems alongside engineering and policy to transform how we approach water rights, restoration, education, and climate change.

“‘So essentially they will take good cold water to Sites where it will become warm standing water to then be leased for drinking and for salmon. That is a recipe for water bacteria and parasites for all water users below Sites water releases,’ Sisk stated." Read Here: tinyurl.com/DailyKos-Sites

It’s the last week of Women’s History Month! To round out the Native Women in Art series, we are highlighting SCS’ own Brittany Souza, a traditional Karuk basketweaver! #basketweaving #IndigenousArt

"The debate is not simply about ‘putting fish over people.’ Rather, it involves restoring ecosystems by preventing salmon population decline and returning the river to its natural flow.” Read Article at: tinyurl.com/Pepperbox-SageWard

The SCS Education Team has been engaging youth at several local schools through the Youth Water Protectors Club, Art is Activism Club, and Environmental Connections Club. Together, we are learning that protecting water means protecting life and our future.

This is a critical opportunity to demand real protections for the Smith River Plain. Written Comments Due: March 30 | 5PM How to Submit Comments: Email: [email protected] Subject line: Comments on Draft Lily Bulb Order and Draft EIR More info at: tinyurl.com/SmithRiver-CommentsDue

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting artist and illustrator Jearica Fountain (Karuk). To see more of Jearica Fountain's work, visit her at: @jearicafountain_designs or @JearicaFountain On Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

Look forward to learning more about the River Basins and Watersheds that we serve here at Save California Salmon. #WaterProtectors

"AB 2218, the Indigenous Water Rights Bill, is an important step toward acknowledging the historical injustices Tribal Nations have experienced and works toward creating a more fair and inclusive water policy for generations to come." - Frankie Myers, Yurok Tribe Support: tinyurl.com/SupportAB2218

We are bidding a fond farewell to our Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Josa Talley. We are sad to see her go, but we can't wait to see what great work she does for the Mid Klamath Watershed Council! Josa, you will be dearly missed!

The 2026 Salmon Run Art Contest is accepting submissions! Submissions due: March 25 Ages 15 - 20 Submit art via email at: [email protected]

Support The Water Supply Protection Act (A.B. 2447) Rivers, wetlands, and estuaries across California face harm from nitrogen pollution caused by fertilizer overuse. A.B. 2447 would help protect river health, fish populations, and clean water across the state. More info at: tinyurl.com/AB-2447

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight Carole Lindstrom, and illustrator Michaela Goade, the powerful duo behind the Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book, We are Water Protectors. Author info at: carolelindstrom.com Artist info at: www.michaelagoade.com

Let's keep ourselves and our neighbors safe. 🗓️ Saturday, March 7th, 2026 ⏰ 2pm - 4pm 📍 DNR Community Room, 39051 Hwy 96, Orleans, CA --- Mantengamos nuestra seguridad y de la nuestros vecinos. 🗓️ Sábado 7 de marzo de 2026 ⏰ 2pm - 4pm 📍 Sala Comunitaria DNR, 39051 Hwy 96, Orleans, CA

Step outside, breathe fresh air, and appreciate every part of our ecosystems. Let’s care for our health by caring for the land. Caring for the land means honoring and returning it to its original, Indigenous stewards. #LandBack Artwork by Jearica Fountain, @jearicafountain_designs

Thank you to our Youth Education Advocate, Michaela Rain Ward, for their dedication to Water, Salmon, and the Community! They contribute so much to our education programs and keep SCS running behind the scenes. Keep up the good work Michaela! We appreciate you!

Save the date for the 2026 Salmon Run: May 21 - 24 Stay tuned for updates!

‘Water bankruptcy’: U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water Read full LA Times article at: tinyurl.com/AI-WaterBankruptcy

This Mental Health Monday, we want to talk about education! Taking care of your health has many different meanings depending on the person you ask. To some of us, maintaining an open mind and learning new things is a form of self-care. Artist: Jearica Fountain, @jearicafountain_designs on Insta

Apply Now! Save California Salmon is offering up to $2,000 for youth-led projects focused on water protection, TEK, and environmental justice! Submit via email to: [email protected] by March 13, 2026. More info at: www.californiasalmon.org/employment

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