Tulalips aid in resource protection
The (Everett) Herald: Tulalip tribal members may soon be allowed to harvest medicinal herbs and other plants used in spiritual…
Grant may save Stillaguamish River chinook
The (Everett) Herald reported on the Stillaguamish Tribe’s project to recover South Fork Stillaguamish chinook. The Seattle P-I, KOMO 1000…
Early Dungeness Crab Landings Good for Tribal Fishermen
The Dungeness crab fishery is one of the economic pillars for coastal tribal fishermen as well as one of the most dangerous. Most of the money is made in November and December when weather conditions can be the worst. A good year means fishermen can buy new gear or get a better boat to improve their effort the following season.
Tribes Applaud Federal Funding For Natural Resources
OLYMPIA (December 20, 2007) — The status quo isn’t always something to cheer about, but when it comes to securing…
Whatcom County groups win $3.5 million for salmon recovery
The Bellingham Herald reports on Salmon Recovery Funding Board projects in Whatcom County. Lummi Nation was the largest single recipient…
Port Gamble S’Klallam Concerned About Proposed Dock in Home Waters
The Kitsap Sun printed this story about the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s concerns about a proposed dock to be built…
SRF Board grant funding and the Nisqually estuary
Chris Dunagan over at Watching Our Water Ways notes the generous nature of the last Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant…
The Nisqually watershed is getting some help from its neighbors
NISQUALLY (December 13, 2007) – Four neighboring watershed organizations are chipping in nearly $1 million toward a 700-acre estuary restoration…
Suquamish helps with culvert removal project
The Kitsap Sun printed a story about Kitsap County purchasing waterfront property that includes Chico Creek, which is home to…