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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Where Have All the Salmon Gone?

    The fall run of Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River sustains an industry worth well over $103 million a year.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The fall run of Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River sustains an industry worth well over $103 million a year. Ten years ago, the fish were abundant, but since 2002 there's been a decline of some 90%, much of that in the past year. This year, it's expected that the number coming up the river to spawn will be less than half those needed to sustain the species. That's bad news for the industry and its customers. We hear what that would mean for fresh, wild-caught salmon in stores, restaurants and farmers' markets all over the West Coast.

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    If You Like Fresh, Wild-Caught Salmon, You May Be Out of Luck
    1. 1:09Chino Meat-Plant Owner Testifies in Washington
    2. 11:10Where Have All the Salmon Gone?You’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Matt Weiser

      Sacramento Bee

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      Dave Bitts

      member, Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman's Association

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      Harry Morse

      Public Information Officer, California Department of Fish and Game

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    The full episode

    2 of 2
    If You Like Fresh, Wild-Caught Salmon, You May Be Out of Luck
    1. 1:09Chino Meat-Plant Owner Testifies in Washington
    2. 11:10Where Have All the Salmon Gone?You’re reading this
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