WHITE SALMON — Damming practices cause many species of fish to be unable to use and return to their original spawning areas, decreasing their populations dramatically and removing a keystone species from the waterways.

Since the Condit Dam was removed, the inverse has occurred: coho salmon and steelhead trout have begun returning to the tributaries that feed into the Columbia for their spawning season.

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White Salmon Spawning Survey project is looking for people who are excited to participate. Volunteers, like those above, will receive training and gear, as well as some perks from pFriem Family Brewery such as gift cards and brewery tours. Trainings are scheduled for Nov. 2-3, or as needed. To sign up, visit www.washingtontu.org/white-salmon-project and reach out to Swope with any questions at jmichelle@washingtontu.org or call 360- 349-0743.

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White Salmon Spawning Survey project is looking for people who are excited to participate. Volunteers, like those above, will receive training and gear, as well as some perks from pFriem Family Brewery such as gift cards and brewery tours. Trainings are scheduled for Nov. 2-3, or as needed. To sign up, visit www.washingtontu.org/white-salmon-project and reach out to Swope with any questions at jmichelle@washingtontu.org or call 360- 349-0743.