Baker River sockeye program a model for fish passage
In the spring, a fish passage facility on Baker Lake is busy as thousands of juvenile salmon, mostly sockeye, swim…
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Tribes respond to continued spread of invasive crab
Invasive European green crab continue to infiltrate waters of the Salish Sea, with detections in the homelands of the Tulalip…
Agreement: Dam operator will invest in salmon recovery
For the continued operation of three hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River, a settlement agreement between the public power company…
Camas burn blends traditional knowledge, emerging science
For generations, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has had little access to the traditional food camas, and even less opportunity…
Positive trend continues for sockeye program
Among salmon of the Skagit River watershed, a rebounding population of Baker River sockeye continues to make a splash. This…
Salmon ceremonies celebrate, honor fishing as a way of life
Each spring, Northwest tribes mark the beginning of the fishing season with first salmon ceremonies and blessings of their fleets.…
Tagging study looks at movement of crab in Skagit Bay
In pursuit of information about the movement of adult Dungeness crab, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community recently launched a pilot…
Books showcase cultural teachings for youth, scholars
Three generations of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community recently published a collection of children’s books and are featured in a…
“In the pipeline”: Fish passage projects ramp up
In the effort to recover Northwest salmon populations, restoring access to spawning and rearing habitat is key. The Skagit River…