PFMC endorses peer review and confirms 2026 salmon hearing sites, aims to refine Sacramento River Fall Chinook reference points The council confirmed in‑person 2026 salmon hearings in Westport and Santa Rosa, asked staff to plan a hybrid Newport hearing, and backed an iterative peer review process (focused first on SMSY) to guide a possible Sacramento River Fall Chinook fishery management plan amendment.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is taking significant steps to refine salmon management, including planned hearings and a crucial peer review for Sacramento River fall Chinook reference points.

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California officials discuss salmon season amidst Klamath River dam removals Officials address salmon season challenges due to low returns and safety concerns.

California's salmon season hangs in the balance as officials confront alarming declines in fish returns and safety concerns following the removal of four dams on the Klamath River.

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