The Delta in Contra Costa County is a vital ecosystem, but many species are in danger. The Delta smelt, once abundant, is now nearly extinct due to habitat loss, pollution and water diversion.

The delta smelt, at the center of a water battle, ... Trump has made clear his intention to “drill, baby, drill” and pull the U.S. out of the world’s fight against climate change.

The smelt — which is nearly extinct and endemic to the Delta — can’t hit back. But Newsom’s press office did, writing Tuesday on X: “The only thing fishy are Trump’s facts. ...

Longfin smelt are the sixth fish species in the bay estuary to be added to the federal endangered species list. The fish were listed by the state as threatened in 2009.

The delta smelt was bound for extinction years ago, but it's still a red flag signifying political ignorance on the right. Hiltzik: Trump, GOP attacks on lowly delta smelt are baseless - Los ...

Smelt are bite-sized, mild-flavored fish that are best served lightly dredged and deep-fried. Before you fry them, make sure ...

Authorities seized 2,500 pounds of illegally caught smelt during a one-day poaching sting on the Sandy River. The fish were confiscated during Oregon’s rare smelt dipping season and donated to ...

The fish were seized during the one-day smelt dipping season along the Sandy River on Thursday, an event that saw thousands of people crowd the riverbanks. June 24, 2025. contribute now.