California regulators have decided to ban fishing for chinook salmon on the state's rivers for a second year in a row, in effort to help the species recover from major population declines. The decision follows a similar one to prohibit salmon fishing along the coast, aiming to address reduced river flows, climate change effects, harmful algae blooms, and ocean diet shifts.
Fishing advocates blame Gov. Gavin Newsom for unsustainable water diversions that affect salmon rivers. The Golden State Salmon Assn. criticizes water policies supporting projects like the Delta Conveyance Project and Sites Reservoir, accusing them of further harming the fish population.
State officials emphasize plans to aid salmon recovery, including habitat restoration, modernizing hatcheries, and removing migration barriers. The focus is on reversing declines in salmon populations through expanded efforts outlined in a salmon strategy plan.
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