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By Carson Jeffres Consider for a moment the identity of the Pacific Northwest as a Salmon Society. When you fly into an airport in the Pacific Northwest, salmon are on the floors and walls as art. This art is an expression of societal values in which salmon are important. In contrast, when you fly into Sacramento you see art of a river, birds, agriculture, but the salmon are missing.

Exploring the consequences of our urge to claim ecosystems

Exploring the consequences of our urge to claim ecosystems

By Kathleen Schaefer Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images In the wake of recent tragic events, such as the devastating floods in Texas, it's become clear that our current approach to flood management and disaster preparedness is falling short. The Associated Press reported that a flood warning system, which could have potentially saved lives, was left unfunded due to budget constraints (

Exploring the consequences of our urge to claim ecosystems

Greg Wagner dispels some myths and shares some perspective on the benefits of catching and cooking freshwater drum in Nebraska.

Most societies are economically dominated by a small elite, and similarly, natural communities are typically dominated by a small fraction of the s...

Recreational anglers’ decisions to harvest or release fish have significant implications for fisheries mortality and therefore fisheries management. In this study, we explore the psychological and con...