International trade · 04/01/1994Updated: 10/15/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Reclassifies Sacramento River Winter-run Chinook Salmon as Endangered
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reclassified the Sacramento River winter-run chinook salmon from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 due to continued decline and increased variability of run sizes.
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