Population Dynamics of California's Central Valley Chinook Salmon
Chinook salmon in the Central Valley exhibit rich life history diversity that historically supported abundant runs of salmon at their southernmost range. The productivity and resilience of this species in the basin has been challenged and reduced by human demands for water, flood control, fisheries, and land use. This presentation will highlight the life history diversity of Chinook salmon, the challenges they face inhabiting a system with high human use and demands, and research on their life history and population dynamics geared towards improving tools for managing and conserving this species.
