Tippets: Drought Threatens Salmon & Culture, Saving Atlantic Sturgeon

August 5, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • Drought in the Pacific Northwest is threatening not only salmon runs, but also the culture of Native American tribes who depend on salmon for food and traditional ceremonies. Via The Washington Post.
  • Atlantic sturgeon are one of the oldest fish species, dating from the time of dinosaurs, and their populations are endangered on the Hudson River due to construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Riverkeeper group is working to help these prehistoric fish stay alive in modern times. Via The New York Times.