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salmon

[sam-uhn] / ˈsæm ən /




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He said he hopes the Bureau of Reclamation will heed the state’s call for compromise “to avoid another massive salmon kill.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

When Chinook salmon swim upstream from the ocean to spawn in rivers and creeks, they need cold water for their eggs to survive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

This year, commercial fishers have resumed going for salmon after a rebound in the population prompted regulators to allow it under strict limits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But California regulators have told the Trump administration they’re concerned this year’s draft plan would likely put salmon at risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

After a moment, a venerable salmon rippled up; Medwyn stroked the jaws of the huge fish.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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