Canyon groups have contributed to developing an overlay for Butte Creek Canyon which will help protect the water, wildlife and the beauty of this incredible scenic wonder. You can browse the County website on the Overlay by clicking here. Information workshops were held on June 30, and October 27, 2016 and January 26 and April 27, 2017 … Read more
monca (Museum of Northern California Art)900 Esplanade, Chico Friends of Butte Creek and monca are excited to co-host this years Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Your support will directly benefit the salmon preservation efforts of FBC and increasing our accessibility to art in the North State. Our annual celebration of film, art and the environment won’t disappoint. … Read more
Change of Course: that’s the theme of the 10th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival coming up at the Pageant Theater and the Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room on September 10th and 11th respectively. Join us!
Spring Run Chinook Salmon SymposiumJuly 26-28, 2016Chico, CA Salmonid Restoration Federation and Friends of Butte Creek brought back this Symposium focused on Spring Run Chinook Salmon. The first day was updates and research presentations followed by two days of tours of Butte, Mill, Deer, Clear Creeks. The Salmonid Restoration Federation and Friends of Butte Creek are … Read more
Bears appear to have taken a serious toll on the few salmon that made it up to spawn in 2015. Low water and lots of hungry bears made it easy pickings for the bears. Check out the great shots from Suji Roland of a spawning salmon snatched from her redd by the mama bear. Her … Read more
Sept. 12, 2015 Evening Feature Showing5:30 Doors Open, 6:30 FilmsSierra Nevada Brewing Company Big Room1075 East 20th Street Chico, CA A Wild Life That’s the theme of the 9th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival coming up at the Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room on September 12th. The evening program at Sierra Nevada’s Big Room will feature … Read more
Sept. 13, 2014 Children’s Program9:30 and 11 AM River Restoration Matinee – 1 PMPageant Theater351 East 6th Street Chico CA Evening Feature Showing5:30 Doors Open, 6:30 FilmsBig RoomSierra Nevada Brewing Company1075 East 20th Street Chico, CA Empowerment That’s the theme of the 8th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival coming up at the Pageant Theater and the Sierra … Read more
The 2014 Spring Run Salmon are back. Low water may have triggered an early return. And then came the rain! The creek is in remarkably good condition with good flows for the juveniles heading to the ocean and adults returning home to entertain the creatures of the Canyon. Otters are happy and enjoying wild salmon … Read more
Sept. 14, 2013, 5:30 Doors OpenBig RoomSierra Nevada Brewing CompanyChico, CA A Climate of Change That’s the theme of the 7th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival held at the Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room on September 14th. Coopers Bluff provided the music and Sierra Nevada prepared a delicious Brew Pub buffet. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a benefit … Read more
We had a spectacular run with a final estimate at just under 17,000 salmon. This is in the top 4 years of recent records. Spawning began earlier than usual. Contact us for a 2013 Spring Run Salmon Tour. More videos including underwater action are located on the video page.
