News.bytes Extra, issue 303

Looking and learning at the Salmon Festival

The Bureau of Land Management joined numerous other agencies and organizations to educate the public about natural resources at the 11th annual Salmon Festival at the Nimbus fish hatchery on the American River. (Text continues below)

The American River and its adjoining parkway are widely considered to be among the most important resources in defining what makes Sacramento a high quality community. The rich and diverse wildlife reflect strong protection efforts by agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals. The American River Salmon Festival serves to help people develop a better understanding and appreciation for the river and its connection to their watershed, and the role they can play to protect these resources. It provides an opportunity for the public to celebrate the strong salmon run on this river.

Staff from BLM's Folsom Field Office provided information about BLM, including recreational opportunities on public lands, from its booth at the festival:

Anglers tested the nearby waters of the American River

Multiplying at the hatchery

BLM volunteers helped staff the information booth 

Time for some salmon barbecue

D. Christy and J. Scull - BLM California Folsom Field Office

BLM California News.bytes, issue 303