Author: Steve
Good Migrations
I was recently invited to write an essay for Zocalo Public Square, a nationally-renowned online magazine. The publication of my essay in the magazine’s November…
The Fish Rescue Crew
Driving south on Interstate 5 a few weeks ago, I crossed the Stony Creek Bridge, just north of Orland, California. The experience brought back vivid…
Fish Tales and Fond Memories
In 1966, as a high school graduate about to enter college, I was fortunate to find a summer job at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery—the…
SOS: Saving Our Streams
I was recently invited to do a presentation for the Bear Creek Watershed Group, in eastern Shasta County, California. The group is made up of…
Praise for Badges, Bears, and Eagles from International Game Warden Magazine
Receiving praise from one’s peers is always extra gratifying. I am proud to share an excerpt from a review of my book which appeared in…
Saving Our Precious Marine Resources
For decades, there have been major concerns about the depletion of California’s marine resources. In 1999, the Marine Life Protection Act was established, mandating that…
Wildlife Trafficking Out of Control
Did you know that the wildlife trade monitoring network, TRAFFIC, estimates that the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts is a ten billion dollar…
Chico Costco Book Signing–Another Sellout
Our June 14th book signing at the Chico Costco was a huge success! Thanks to Dan Barnett’s great review in the Chico Enterprise-Record and my…
What’s in Your Yard?
My wife and I are fortunate to live on a patch of oak woodland in the foothills of Northern California. Several years ago we decided…
Where Have All the Pheasants Gone?
Growing up in the tiny farm town of Orland at the north end of California’s Central Valley, a pheasant sighting was a daily occurrence for…