Increased Salmon Populations Following Dam Removal
By Bryan Bougher • Nov 8th, 2006 • Category: NewsSHELTON (November 8, 2006) – Coho populations on Goldsborough Creek have increased significantly since a dam on the creek was removed in 2001, according to data collected by the Squaxin Island Tribe.
“This shows us that dam removal works in restoring salmon populations,” said Andy Whitener, natural resources director for the Squaxin Island Tribe. “If you give salmon habitat to spawn and rear in, they’re going …
