Culverts add obstacles to salmon, state, politics
The Seattle Times today reports on the culvert case ruling and the challenges of replacing fish-blocking culverts: More than 1,676…
Elk herd keeps Stillaguamish Tribe fed
The (Everett) Herald recounts Stillaguamish Tribal Chairman Shawn Yanity’s experience hunting the Nooksack herd for the first time in recent…
People and Salmon: We’re in the same boat
“Who comes first? Salmon or the humans?”
Minority state house Leader Richard DeBolt asked this important question recently, criticizing salmon protection measures he believes contribute to increased flooding in the region.
He’s understandably upset because his community of Chehalis was ravaged by this winter’s floods. Our hearts go out to the thousands of people in western Washington who suffered through some of the worst flooding in decades.
Salmon and people are not in a race. There is no first or second place. People and salmon must succeed together.
Tulalips to hold gathering of coastal Indian tribes
The (Everett) Herald has an article about the upcoming Coast Salish Gathering: Tribal leaders from Canada and the United States…
LEG-COM NEWS for February 14, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! OFF WE GO! The 2008 Session of the Washington State Legislature convened at noon on Monday, January…
No Permanent Dock for Port Gamble Bay
The North Kitsap Herald reported that a permanent dock proposed to be constructed in Port Gamble Bay, will not be…
Suquamish Tribe receives SRFB funding
The North Kitsap Herald published a story about Salmon Recovery Funding Board monies for the Suquamish Tribe and Kitsap County:…
Stillaguamish buys land for buffalo
The (Everett) Herald reports on the recent purchase of land near Arlington for Buffalo to graze: The herd will be…
How the salmon grant money will be used
The (Everett) Herald breaks down SRF Board funding by river: Snohomish County should get $4.5 million for salmon recovery for…