At Breezy Point, the difference this year is that so much of the fenced area appears to be high-quality breeding habitat, Mr. Avrin explained.

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Both oenophiles and salmon lovers can see which vineyards are taking action via Fish Friendly Farming, a certification project from the non-profit and Napa-based California Land Stewardship Institute, which gives its stamp of approval to wineries and farms that work on habitat and water-quality issues.

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