Removing the last barriers to salmon in Chico Creek
Biologists and engineers witnessed chum salmon take advantage of a newly restored tributary to Chico Creek this fall, soon after…
Tag: Culverts
Former Landfill Restored to Salmon-Friendly Stream Again
The Suquamish Tribe recently celebrated the cleanup of 1,000 feet of Gorst Creek that had been covered by a landfill…
State of Our Watersheds: Culverts Blocking Fish Access in Kitsap
Culverts mess up fish habitat. And Kitsap County is filled with them. In fact, there are enough culverts to partially…
Seattle Times: Tribes take salmon battle into state’s road culverts
“I’m 78 right now and still in the courtroom all day, still talking about fixing the salmon problem,” Frank said. “It never seems to get done, and we’re running out of time.” – Billy Frank Jr., Chairman, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
Herald reports on EPA grants to tribes
The Daily Herald of Everett reported on the $2 million in grants awarded to tribes by the EPA, describing how…
The Herald: Tribes, state will return to court over salmon
The Daily Herald of Everett reports on a future court date between the tribes and state to settle the Culvert Case
Coho return to Upper Skagit reservation
The Skagit Valley Herald: For the first time in 50 years, the coho salmon have returned to the Upper Skagit…
Being Frank: Culvert Ruling Benefits Salmon Everyone
OLYMPIA (September 5, 2007) − Salmon and everyone who lives in the State of Washington are the biggest beneficiaries of…
Opinions from over the weekend on culvert case
Both the Seattle Times and PI ran editorials praising the culvert case decision from last week. From the Seattle Times:…