Salmon Reckoning: The Secret Lives of Salmon⁠ | Outdoor Idaho

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Salmon Reckoning: The Secret Lives of Salmon⁠ | Outdoor Idaho

Let's examine how dams on rivers in Washington affect salmon in Idaho rivers. Learn about problems facing salmon species on the Columbia River and its tributaries, discuss two factors that affect salmon runs in Idaho, list the reasons why salmon recovery is an issue in Idaho, and propose solutions to these problems.

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PBS Learning Media