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‘Amazing breakthrough’ in restoration of San Joaquin River

Tagged juvenile spring run chinook salmon swim in a tank at the Salmon Incubation and Rearing Facility near Friant Dam on Thursday. Tagging helps biologists monitor spring run chinook salmon numbers, which is part of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
Tagged juvenile spring run chinook salmon swim in a tank at the Salmon Incubation and Rearing Facility near Friant Dam on Thursday. Tagging helps biologists monitor spring run chinook salmon numbers, which is part of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program. ckohlruss@fresnobee.com

In regards to the article about the Chinook salmon published Jan. 31st and its news about salmon beginning to be able to reproduce is pretty astounding.

As the Valley’s bank of natural resources, the predicament of the 366-mile river is begging to lighten up. After 60 years of disappearing and/or invasive plants and animals, it’s practically an amazing breakthrough in the restoration of the San Joaquin.

Once these fresh water fish establish permanence, other wildlife will be attracted. It’ll trip the cycle of nature back into track. Scavengers, predators and plants will spread green and lush along its bank.

With government funding and political reformation on the go, hopefully the river will be revitalized and continue to inspire and sustain our future generations.

Zeinbell Som, Clovis

This story was originally published February 3, 2018 at 2:48 PM with the headline "‘Amazing breakthrough’ in restoration of San Joaquin River."

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