Hatchery program supports treaty salmon harvest on Cascade River
From the gravel banks along the Cascade River in the Skagit watershed, a few fishing nets stretched into the flow…
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Tribal hatchery helps introduce youth to aquaculture
Ferndale High School aquaculture students are getting a close-up look at the salmon lifecycle through a partnership with Lummi Nation’s…
Tribe exploring water quality, fish health link in Skagit Bay
To better understand how the health of Skagit Bay shifts over time and how changes correlate with the health of…
Treaty tribes bring critical voices to World Fisheries Congress
People around the world rely heavily on fish as a nutritional resource and economic commodity. Fisheries scientists, policymakers and other…
Boldt Decision Explained
February 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision in U.S. v Washington, a federal case that changed the…
With traditional gear at the forefront, expanded fishery a hit
The Nisqually Indian Tribe expanded tribal fishing time on the river this fall by combining traditional fishing gear with recovery…
Workshop supports tribal fisher education on regulations, sales, marketing
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has been giving its fishers an economic boost with workshops and grants to help them…
Back to the River documentary premieres at Seattle Aquarium
The premiere of the documentary, Back to the River, was held at the Seattle Aquarium Feb. 2. The movie details…
Quileute Tribe Awaits Congressional Approval on Land Acquisition
The Quileute Tribe is awaiting word on legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Bremerton to finalize a land acquisition…