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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello everyone,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attached is the latest summary of the preliminary data for the Trinity River Project for the 2025/26 season, and at this point in time we still only have data for the Junction City weir (JCW). During this
time we missed two trapping days during Julian Week 34, as running the weir was not feasible with the increased flow releases for the Boat Dance ceremony.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As of today we are excited to inform you all that the Willow Creek weir is now up and running at a new location (see attached photo). The weir allows for passage of watercraft with a boat gate that can be
opened and closed by CDFW staff that are present on site 24/7 throughout the trapping season. The new weir site is roughly two miles downstream of the confluence with the South Fork Trinity River. We are very grateful to the family that granted us access to
their property at this new location, as there are very few sites that have good trapping conditions, road access, and a landowner that is willing to grant us access. The new weir site is an improvement over last year as conditions in the channel are more conducive
to trapping and installation/removal of the weir. Additionally, we also greatly appreciate another year of support and collaboration with the Hoopa Valley Tribe with their help during installation of the weir.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nick Van Vleet</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Environmental Scientist – Trinity River Project</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">California Department of Fish and Wildlife</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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