The Current Magazine Winter 2018 | Page 3

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