FEATURE
4 COVER STORY
California's source waters are vital to our state’s economy and livelihood, yet many Californians are unaware of where their water comes from and the need to protect it.
SCIENCE
22 THE IMPORTANCE OF SPRING-FED RIVERS FOR TROUT & SALMON
Dr. Rob Lusardi explains how not all stream are created equal for salmonids.
PARTNER
28 SCOTT RIVER WATER TRUST
PROJECTS
16 MODOC MEADOWS
Accessing key meadows
for restoration.
34 SOUTH FORK SCOTT RIVER
Restoring flows and habitat for endangered Coho Salmon.
40 FISH FOOD ON FLOODPLAIN FARM FIELDS
The evolution of The Nigiri Project is about getting food back into the rivers.
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REGULARS
38 DONOR PROFILE
Richard May Legacy Circle donors Bob & Donna Oliver.
46 SPOT CHECK
Mike Wier at Cottonwood Creek.
52 CRAIG'S CORNER
Craig Ballenger on the Trinity River.
REFLECTIONS
54 READERS' PHOTOS
Source water photos from CalTrout members and followers.
62 TAIL OUT VIDEOS
Picks from CalTrout's video vault and other finds from around the web.
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THE CURRENT - WINTER 2018