Wild steelhead are in decline

From the Columbia to Seattle’s Green River, wild steelhead populations are quickly disappearing. Listed as threatened, even hatchery efforts are failing, despite moves to grow their numbers. They are an important legacy to the Northwest - and have been greaty reduced to a fraction of their once historical capacity.

Blame it on habitat loss, dams- even warming waters caused by climate change. In this excellent interview, Green Acre Radio visits the Soos Creek Hatchery on the Green River, talking with wild steelhead advocates. including veteran fisheries biologist, Don Chapman, who’s been monitoring the situation for 50 years. Listen to the interview HERE .