Increasing the Availability of Spawning Gravel and Rearing Habitat for Threatened Salmonids

From Bureau of Reclamation:

The loud beeps and heavy rumbles of construction equipment are echoing again across the lower American River, this time at a big bend 4 miles downstream of Nimbus Dam called Sacramento Bar. Here, gravel, sand and river rocks of various sizes are excavated, sorted and washed. Fallen trees and bushes are being dug up or brought in for insertion into side channels yet to be completed.

It’s all part of a federally-backed program designed to increase the availability of spawning gravel and rearing habitat for threatened salmonids, namely Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. 

Read more "Threatened fish get new home on the lower American River" here: on.doi.gov/2ctVvs9