"An Upstream Battle over Chinook Salmon"

This article shows the extent to which the government of Oregon is willing to go to save the Chinook salmon population there, and it raises the question: How many other species are people willing to kill to save the Chinook salmon?

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/12/opinion/la-ed-salmon12-2010mar12

1. In becoming well rounded experts on the state of Salmon in our current environment today, a well rounded perspective is required. The article I have chosen concerning the removal of the Klamath Dams, is published on a Native American website, a source different from our state government officials and environmentalists.

2. The article encompasses the process of influencing the government to change the current Klamath Dam system for the betterment of the Salmon's migration pattern and breeding habitat. This article offers not only strategic ways to edit one's argument in order to come to a compromise with the government, but it also gives an example of how far the government is willing to be challenged and change.

3. The removal process of the Klamath Dams will be the largest removal that the world has ever seen. "We will be able to watch on a grand scale as a river comes back to life." -Steve Rothert, CA director of the conservation group, American Rivers.

http://indiancountrynews.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7609&Itemid=118

The dangers of Salmon farming

As genetically altered, and farmed, Salmon become the answer to the dwindling wild Salmon population, there are many factors that need to be considered. Sure, it sounds like the perfect solution, but there are many downsides as well. This article covers the environmental and health hazards that come with the Salmon farming industry:

http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/fish/seafood/how-can-farmed-salmon-impact-your-health-and-the-environment/

Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project

http://www.calwater.ca.gov/content/Documents/library/case_studies/er/B_CASE%20STUDIES_Ecosystems.pdf

This is a restoration project done by the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, which is being worked on right now. They hope to bring salmon back up Battle Creek, located in Northern CA.

For a more detailed & recent overview:

http://www.battle-creek.net/docs/restoration/BattleCreekRestorationProjectSeptember2010Presentation.pdf

State Funding for Local Salmon Project

http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_14773856

Benefits of the Water Projects in CA

This article gives general ideas to why the water projects are necessary/good for the state

http://www.water.ca.gov/swp/benefits.cfm

FDA set to approve genetically engineered salmon

This article explains that the FDA is classifying the genetically modified salmon as a veterinary drug, rather than as a food. Because of that, part of the approval process has to be kept secret by the government.

http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/fda-set-approve-genetically-engineered-salmon-4618