The Lewis River Hydroelectric Projects - PacifiCorp

Aggressive, voracious feeders, they can grow quite large, and can be
serious threats to juvenile salmon and trout.
Sculpins (Cottids)
Although rarely seen by anglers—or by casual observers of the reservoirs
and tributaries—sculpins are very important food fish for trout, bull
trout, and pikeminnow.
Caption:
Sidebar:
Modern image of Native American fishing
The salmon of the Lewis River—and all other tributaries of the
Columbia—are sacred to the Native American tribes of this region. As
traditional stewards of these fish, tribal people are deeply involved in
fisheries science and policy making. Tribe members fish for subsistence,
commercial, and ceremonial purposes—sometimes using traditional
techniques such as dip nets and spears in addition to more modern boat
and line methods.
Because shorelines are sensitive areas, PacifiCorp pays particular
attention to their conservation. Forestry activities such as habitat clearcuts
and thinning operations on PacifiCorp lands are designed so that a buffer
of forest always remains between the cut and the lake. Regular shoreline
monitoring helps identify areas that might be particularly vulnerable to
overuse by boaters and campers, and to find sites that may be in need of
restoration.
PacifiCorp encourages dispersed recreational use of the shorelines it
manages. The goal is for people to enjoy the shorelines with a light touch,
keeping impacts to a minimum.
Images:
Illustrations of the featured fish. Photos of shoreline conservation
activities.
Appendix 1: panel profiles Lewis River Draft I&E Plan page 35