Sharing the Stream

Where do the Pacific coast salmon spend most of their lives?

• In lakes

• In the Columbia River

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In small streams

What do salmon avoid while living in the ocean?

• Low water levels

• Pollution

• Boats

• Other fish and marine mammals

What triggers salmon to travel back to land?

• When they need fresh water

• When the ocean becomes too warm

• When it's time to spawn

• When they need more space

How do salmon travel upstream in the Columbia River system?

• By swimming smoothly

• By floating

• By being carried by the current

• By jumping up waterfalls and over rapids

What happens to salmon eggs?

• They hatch in the ocean

• They stay on the gravelly bottom until food is gone

• They immediately swim upstream

• They are carried to the ocean

What is a major threat to salmon in rivers and streams?

• Low water levels

• Water pollution

• Overfishing

• High temperatures

Why do farmers and landowners use water from streams?

• For recreation

• For irrigating crops

• For generating electricity

• For drinking

What do conservation organizations aim to do with water rights?

• Increase fishing areas

• Build dams

• Control water usage

• Sell them for profit

How do conservationists ensure fairness in water distribution?

• By providing subsidies

• By working with landowners

• By enforcing strict laws

• By limiting water to landowners

When did the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation start buying water rights?

• In 2010

• In 2002

• In 1990

• In 2000