They are an incredible species. Sustaining civilizations for millenia.
Yes it is a shame what the runs have become of the Lower 48 Pacific Coast great rivers.
I am doing my best. I know you are aware of the Pebble Mine issue up here. There has lately been good news on the salmon front here. The State Board of Fish, has sent a letter to the Legislature asking for them to review the laws to ensure habitat is protected.
On an even bigger note, literally tonight, the regional Native Corporation has passed a resolution in opposition of the project and one major factor to develop a mine would be a road that would probably have to cross land owned by Bristol Bay Native Corporation.
I saw the sea lions hanging out on pier 37(or whichever is the touristy place in SF). I found that situation with big lions hanging out on private watercraft, that simply would not fly up here. Those problem individuals are cured with a lead pill, the community splits the meat, and the hunter gets the hide. Prentative measures are generally taken where they simply are shooed away and learn that they are unwelcome.
I saw a good sized cow sunning on what appeared to be a very expensive sailboat moored in the harbor. When she went back into the water, the deckrailing she was laying against was bent badly. I can only imagine the expensive damage to vessels that is simply allowed to occur. I would never use that harbor. If I was a fee payer there I would insist measures be taken to prevent this.
Moderation is best.
