Update from here yesterday. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has been opposed to the proposed closure of the Voights Creek hatchery. From the News Tribune: I was confused by the news release put out Thursday by the budget negotiators, especially when it came to Voights Creek hatchery, so I asked Rep. Jeannie Darneille, D-Tacoma, chairwoman […]
From the Seattle Times: Buried deep within the 298 pages of the proposed Senate operating budget for 2009-11 is the possible closure of the Voights Creek Hatchery on the Puyallup River watershed. The long-standing hatchery in Orting, which has been producing salmon since 1917, pumps out a massive 780,000 yearling coho and 1.6 million hatchery-marked […]
“Who comes first? Salmon or the humans?” Minority state house Leader Richard DeBolt asked this important question recently, criticizing salmon protection measures he believes contribute to increased flooding in the region. He’s understandably upset because his community of Chehalis was ravaged by this winter’s floods. Our hearts go out to the thousands of people in […]
