Salmon of California’s Central Valley are culturally and ecologically valuable but are subject to numerous stressors.
This project used sociological and ecological methods to address salmonid recovery in the Central Valley in an inclusive and collaborative way. The research team identified a suite of implementable and impactful actions that will advance the recovery of Central Valley salmon and steelhead. The approach promoted broad buy-in for these preferred actions by making trade-offs transparent and balancing participants’ diverse values, perspectives, and priorities.