The recent arrival of rainfall on the peninsula has prompted Olympic National Park officials to reopen most of the rivers, creeks and streams in the park to recreational fishing effective today.  An emergency closure of the park’s river systems was implemented October 6 following near drought conditions during the summer resulting in severe low water flow and threatening spawning grounds for the fish. The recent rainfall has restored sufficient water levels that salmon and other fish now have greater access to spawning areas. However, two rivers – the Queets and Salmon Rivers – will remain closed to recreational fishing until further notice due to higher than expected in-river harvest levels. An Olympic National Park news release says those continued closures will provide added protection to Chinook salmon making their way to spawning areas in the national park.