Damian Mulinix Brian Alfonse of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife prepares to release an adult chum salmon in a stream near Clatskanie as a part of the department’s ongoing research. Vintage hardware Architectural Salvage and Home Furnishings Reclaiming, Repurposing and Inspiring our Community Since 2008 Open Every Day - 1162 Marine Drive - (503)325-1313 Damian Mulinix Lorana McCalester of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife works on a system for feeding stream water into rearing tanks situated along Martin Creek near Clatskanie. Home of the Bud Mentors Continued from Page 8 Cultivated to Serve That isn’t a factor that can be controlled on a local level, which shifts the focus to rebuilding habitat to support the salmon life- cycle. At the presentation, community mem- bers will hear more about the status of the resource and the issues currently being faced in the reintroduction efforts, Wiley said. Come Say... CBD/THC • FLOWERS • EDIBLES PREROLLS • CONCENTRATES TOPICALS • ACCESSORIES TSHIRTS MEDICAL Science from a local perspective Nature Matters is hosted by Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in partnership with the North Coast Watershed Association, the Lewis and Clark National Park Associa- tion and the Fort George Brewery + Public House. It takes place the second Thursday of each month from October through May. During the current season, presentations are centered on the theme of water. “We are there to create an environment where people in the community can come and learn some information they may have not known already and create a space where R E C R E AT I O N A L Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife A chum salmon documented by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. they feel comfortable talking about it,” Fer- min said. The state department and the histori- cal park periodically overlap in their work, such as restoring salmon habitat at the park and maintaining records of salmon using their restoration sites, she said, adding, “We all know how important salmon is for this place.” h i C as u al C an n ab is As t o ria BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR 10% OFF YO U R E N T I R E O R D E R ! expires 1/16/20 Open 9 to 9 Everyday Daily Happy Hour 3-5 Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. For use only by adults 21yrs of age and older. Keep out of reach of children. 193 Marine Dr. (across from the 76 Gas Station) 503.325.4078 www.hiAstoria.com Popcorn • Fudge • Chocolates • Ice Cream • Taffy • Cotton Candy • Carmel Apples ‘WE ALL KNOW HOW IMPORTANT SALMON IS FOR THIS PLACE.’ Kayla Fermin, biological science technician Astoria • Cannon Beach • Manzanita • Rockaway Beach • Seaside THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 // 9