HCC General Forum

An article posted today on www.msn.com describes the remarkable return of Chinook salmon to the upper Klamath River following the removal of dams. They have been seen upstream in Oregon for the first time since 1912. You can read it at https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/historic-u-s-dam-removal-triggers-massive-salmon-comeback/ar-AA1AG8mJ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=263d428ac6c843f4ab49fbd01288e635&ei=17

A recent article in National Geographic explains how the habitat for Florida manatees has changed over time, and how planned changes in power generation may pose a threat to them. It is posted at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/florida-manatee-power-plant-sea-level-rise.   

What: Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Benefitting the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition

When: Wednesday April 2, 2025 / 6:00-8:00 PM Followed by Expert Panel Discussion

Where: MATCH, 3400 Main Street, Houston

Learn More and Buy Tickets: https://cechouston.org/wild-scenic-2025/

Fourteen Short Movies, Including:

On, In & Under the Sava – Snorkeling and Rafting a Slovenian Whitewater River

Return of the Manatees – Manatee Habitat Restoration on Florida's Crystal River

Mussel Grubbing – Finding Freshwater Mussels in an Illinois Stream

Flowing – Removing Dams Can Restore Rivers

The Beauty Between – Bird Habitat is Disappearing in Utah’s Great Salt Lake