Dr. Carson Jeffres | California: A Salmon Society?

Описание: Join us for an engaging presentation on salmon of California.

Historically, California was rich in natural resources. Indigenous communities have lived in harmony with the land and water for countless generations. Among these resources were the abundant populations of Chinook salmon. People cared for the salmon, and the salmon provided for California’s peoples. The diversity of rivers and habitats across Northern California led to four distinct runs of Chinook salmon (winter, spring, fall, and late-fall), named for the time when they arrived in freshwater to begin their upstream migration toward spawning grounds. Adult salmon were present in the rivers nearly every month of the year. This diversity of life histories and habitats resulted in one of the largest salmon populations in the world. However, this changed rapidly with the arrival of European settlers.

Discover the historical connection between salmon and people of Northern California, the changes that took place following European settlement, and the efforts we are making to aid in the recovery of salmon populations while reconnecting communities with their local ecosystems.


Sponsors:
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Stephen and Brenda Olson
Ralph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust