A 65-pound reason to protect the Chetco River from gold mining

There's few rivers like it on the West Coast. Extra large chinook salmon are not anomalies for this beautiful relatively small river. Last week saw a 65-pound record king salmon and three 45 to 50 pounders caught in a single day. Earlier this season over a dozen 45 to 50 pounders were reportedly caught.  See also "Chetco living up to it reputation as world-class."

Wayne Davis and guide Andy Martin with catch.

http://www.wonews.com/t-NorthernCaFreshwater_Brookings_112211.aspx

Please help us protect the Wild and Scenic Chetco River from proposals to mine nearly half its length for gold.