Drought in North America is threatening salmon populations

Unprecedented drought in British Columbia and the US Northwest threatens Pacific salmon populations. Low water levels and high temperatures hinder adult salmon's upstream journey and endanger juveniles. Indigenous groups, including Xwísten, engage in heroic efforts to save salmon, emphasising the importance of fish to ecosystems. Drought exacerbates existing threats to salmon, including dams, logging, and overfishing. Climate change intensifies challenges, prompting urgent habitat restoration efforts, such as the $200m plan for salmon reintroduction in the Upper Columbia Basin. Fisheries must adapt monitoring and management strategies to address changing conditions and ensure long-term salmon sustainability. (Mongabay)