Allen Harthorn

Miraculous Rebound

Early indications are there are over 6000 spring run chinook salmon in Butte Creek this year. PS: new Closed to fishing signs are up! Help us keep this run healthy by avoiding any disturbances where fish are holding. They have limited stored fat reserves to get them through the summer to spawn in late September.

Spring Run Resurgence

Butte Creek Salmon Pool

Recent reports are that over 6300 spring run salmon have returned to Butte Creek this year. This is particularly encouraging after two years of disastrously low returns. As of June 21, the Summer Soltice, water flow and temperature is as good as it gets. If July remains cooler (under 100) the fish should be OK. Spring Run Resurgence

Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2024

The 18th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour in Chico was a huge crowd pleaser. The sold out crowd help Friends of Butte Creek celebrate our 25th anniversary of working to protect Butte Creek. Thanks to our incredible sponsors this was the best fundraiser in FBC history. Please support our many partners listed Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2024