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Will Salmon be able to come back to Bowker Creek?
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We will be talking about what it will take for salmon to come back to Bowker Creek. As well as if salmon will be the right fit for Bowker Creek, and if they will be able to survive and spawn in Bowker Creek. We will also talk about what Bowker Creek has in common with…
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Salmon eat plankton, insects, and larval invertebrates when in fresh water. But when they are in the ocean, the feed on small fish. When salmon are in the ocean they still need a balance of their common diet species.
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The perfect habitat for salmon is plants that run along the water’s edge, and overhanging branches to keep them cool. As well as debris and fallen trees to boost the intricacy of the water channel. Wood, rocks, pools, riffles, as well as clean gravel for spawning are all key to having the perfect habitat for salmon.
https://www.calsalmon.org/sites/default/files/Good_Habitat_Bad_Habitat.pdf
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Salmon in Bowker creek used to and could possibly swim upstream from the ocean.
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Salmon require much cleaner water that is present in Bowker creek. The storm drain runoff isn't just too dirty it also isn't deep enough for salmon to live in. Runoff from storm drains can contain nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants from fertilizers and yard waste. Which will drastically affect the salmon habitat.
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I do not think salmon will have a major impact on the existing animal life in Bowker Creek. There are not any other animals that have a similar diet as salmon. Salmon may be a disturbance to the ducks. But I do not think there would be a significant difference.
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Some predators at Bowker creek that may affect salmon life is seagulls. Seagulls are not very common predators towards salmon, but will eat salmon eggs. Salmons skin is very tough, making it difficult for seagulls to eat them. Eagles are also a threat towards possible salmon life at Bowker Creek.
