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Puyallup Tribe releases juvenile salmon report for 2008

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians recently released their summary report on juvenille salmon monitoring in the Puyallup River watershed. The tribe operates a smolt trap in the lower river which counts outgoing salmon. The report covers research between January 18 and August 10, 2008.

The most significant finding in the report is the high number of unmarked (assumed not to be of hatchery origin) chinook. (more…)

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Swinomish hope for biodiesel from sunflowers

The Skagit Valley Herald has a story about the Skagit River System Cooperative’s study of saltwater intrusion on farms and the potential for growing crops that can be used in biodiesel production:

First, it’s a long-term study of saltwater intrusion on the crops and ways farmers can avoid it without compromising fish habitat.

Second, it’s a test to explore a crop that could figure in the local economy — particularly in the realm of growing biodiesel usage in Skagit County.

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