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Media Explores Unsanitary Conditions on the Skokomish River

Aug 28th, 2009 • Category: NWIFC Blog

Skokomish Shellfish Closure Aug 09 Oysters 513 web siteVarious media outlets have covered the recent unsanitary use of the Skokomish River by sport fishermen, including KING 5:

Human waste is being blamed for the closure of a tribal shellfish harvest on the Skokomish River near Shelton. State health officials say evidence suggests a huge turnout of non-tribal salmon fishermen is to blame, and the tribe is furious.

Also – Seattle Times and the Kitsap Sun.

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