
A 'fish taxi' and a billion-dollar plan to save endangered salmon in the Willamette Basin
Jul 26, 2023
A billion-dollar plan proposes using 'fish taxis' and 'fish Disney Worlds' to save endangered salmon in the Willamette Basin. The plan aims to move salmon around dams, allowing them to spawn in upper rivers blocked by dams. The podcast discusses the challenges faced by salmon in the Willamette River system, the trap and haul method, and the process of using fish taxis to transport and release salmon above dams. The speaker emphasizes the importance of protecting fish species despite obstacles such as climate change and pollution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Importance of High-Quality Habitat and the Challenge of Balancing Dams with Wild Salmon
04:11 • 3min
Challenges Faced by Salmon in the Willamette River and the Trap and Haul Method
07:39 • 4min
Transporting and Releasing Salmon Above Dams
12:01 • 5min
Overcoming Challenges to Protect Endangered Fish in the Willamette Basin
17:03 • 3min
