Videos
Treaty Indian Fisheries and Salmon Recovery dispels many of the myths about tribal fishing practices and explains why habitat loss and degradation is the single most significant factor contributing to…
Tribes close fishery early to ensure future runs
STEILACOOM (October 3, 2008) – Tribal fishing in Chambers Bay will close about two weeks early to make sure that enough adult chinook make it back to a hatchery to produce the next generation of fish.
Shellfish
Shellfish have been a mainstay of Western Washington Indian tribes for thousands of years. Clams, crab, oysters, shrimp, and many other species were readily available for harvest year-round. The rapid…
SVH: Wiley Slough’s return to nature delayed
Plans to restore Wiley Slough have been stymied by hunters’ concerns about losing a popular recreation site.
The Skagit Valley Herald (full story is available online):
CONWAY — Pressure from hunters has put the brakes on a plan to restore the Wiley Slough wildlife area to a salmon-friendly estuary. Now the state must go back to the bargaining table and find a way to please both outdoor recreation enthusiasts and salmon supporters.