Thad Springer describing coho salmon spawning in Johnson Creek

Interviewee: Thad Springer
Interviewer: Gary Blanchard
Interview Date: November 29, 2011
Location: Johnson Creek, near Harlan, Oregon
Duration: 0:12:38
 

In this video, set on Johnson Creek, Thad Springer describes salmon behavior during the spawning process. The film begins with Springer discussing the appearance and interactions of male and female salmon in the creek. He explains the dominance hierarchy among males, where larger ones assert their position over smaller ones. The female's significance in selecting a suitable spawning site is noted, with attention paid to the intricacies of the process. The discussion also delves into the history of Oregon rivers, detailing past mill operations and their impact on fish populations. Springer concludes by describing his long ties to Oregon and his feelings on the importance of caring for the salmon population. In this, he notes that he was born in 1924 and has been observing salmon behavior on Johnson Creek for most of his life.

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Title

Thad Springer describing coho salmon spawning in Johnson Creek

Description

In this video, set on Johnson Creek, Thad Springer describes salmon behavior during the spawning process. The film begins with Springer discussing the appearance and interactions of male and female salmon in the creek. He explains the dominance hierarchy among males, where larger ones assert their position over smaller ones. The female's significance in selecting a suitable spawning site is noted, with attention paid to the intricacies of the process. The discussion also delves into the history of Oregon rivers, detailing past mill operations and their impact on fish populations. Springer concludes by describing his long ties to Oregon and his feelings on the importance of caring for the salmon population. In this, he notes that he was born in 1924 and has been observing salmon behavior on Johnson Creek for most of his life.

Creator

Thad Springer

Source

Starker Forests Community Oral History Collection (OH 038)

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

November 29, 2011

Contributor

Gary Blanchard

Format

Born Digital Video

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh38-springer-thad-20111129

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Gary Blanchard

Interviewee

Thad Springer

Location

Johnson Creek, near Harlan, Oregon

Original Format

Born Digital Video

Duration

0:12:38

OHMS Object

Interview Format

video