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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