Ecology researchers work to update Columbia River fish advisories — but face new challenges in climate change

By: Henry Brannan

Outlets: The Columbian

Published: October 14, 2025

Words: 788

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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STEVENSON — The harvest moon’s reflection danced through the churning wake of Jakub Bednarek’s 16-foot aluminum jet boat on a recent night along the Columbia River.

The boat sounded a siren as two probes extending off its bow shot electricity into the water. The boat’s bright lights cast a green glow on the dark water as Lilith White and Bradley Blackwell strained to net stunned fish.

“This is why everyone thinks we’re aliens,” Blackwell said.

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