Rain/Wind Probable Cause for Large Fish Kill in Gorst

GORST (May 25, 2006) — Gusty winds and associated rains Tuesday evening are believed to be the cause of a major fish kill at the Gorst Creek salmon rearing facility.

An estimated 1.6 million fall Chinook salmon fry were found dead at the Gorst Creek rearing ponds Wednesday morning, said Jay Zischke, Suquamish fisheries manager.

Salmon habitat restoration at Clear Creek

The Suquamish Tribe has been involved with a new salmon habitat restoration project near Silverdale on Clear Creek. The project will add new sorts of habitat features to the creek that supports coho and chum salmon, along with trout.