Felice Pace
Klamath, CA
Concerning claims that the Scott is doing its share and more to save the Coho, below find DFW’s response which debunks that claim. Please publish this information. The letter containing the quote is attached.
From: Cal DFW to SWRCB May 3, 2021
Since 1978, the Chinook Salmon run in the Scott River has ranged from 14,477 fish
(1995) to 467 fish (2004) and has averaged 4,977 fish (Figure 4). Chinook Salmon
escapement to the Scott River from 2015 to 2020 averaged 1,738 fish, a 65%
reduction from the historical average (4,977). Average escapement for the
Klamath Basin from 2015-2020 is also down from the historical average, by 43%
(CDFW 2021).
