Increasing the Salmon PopulationWater quality and habitat concerns that affect Coho and other salmon populations include high water temperatures, high pH, low dissolved oxygen, sediment, and fecal coliform. Steps that can be taken to increase the salmon population include:
- Restoring key habitat to increase shading and lower stream temperatures
- Addressing nutrient and fecal coliform concerns from septic systems
- Increasing outreach and education for general watershed stewardship concerns
- Reducing growth in sensitive areas of the watershed
- Reducing clearing in areas with steep slopes that are susceptible to landslides
- Conserving water during drought periods