Nisqually Tribe’s system shows promise in fighting threat to salmon
Last year, the Nisqually Indian Tribe and partners piloted a new biofiltration unit they hoped could alleviate devastating impacts of…
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With traditional gear at the forefront, expanded fishery a hit
The Nisqually Indian Tribe expanded tribal fishing time on the river this fall using traditional fishing gear along with recovery…
Nisqually Honors Ancestors on Joint Base Lewis-McChord with Walk
The annual Leschi-Quiemuth Honor Walk/Run, hosted by the Nisqually Tribe and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is an opportunity for community…
Tribes partner in marine survival research
Treaty Indian tribes have invested millions of dollars in hatchery programs and habitat restoration, but poor marine survival continues to…
Marine survival research focuses on juvenile salmon, preferred prey
Fisheries managers studying poor ocean survival of salmon are concentrating their research on juvenile fish and their preferred prey. Several…
Trust Is The Key To Better Fisheries Management
Cooperative natural resources co-management at its best was displayed during this year’s North of Falcon process for setting Indian and…
Tribes close fishery early to ensure future runs
STEILACOOM (October 3, 2008) – Tribal fishing in Chambers Bay will close about two weeks early to make sure that…
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.
Skagit Valley Herald: Grant helps Swinomish prepare for oil spills
The Skagit Valley Herald (subscription required) has an article about the Swinomish Tribe’s new oil-spill response trailer. The Quinault, Hoh,…