Billy Frank Jr. in the PI: salmon recovery is all about habitat
In addition to this piece in the PI, Frank also released a statement here. Seattle PI: A lot of misplaced anger will be directed at the Pacific Fishery Management Council…
In addition to this piece in the PI, Frank also released a statement here. Seattle PI: A lot of misplaced anger will be directed at the Pacific Fishery Management Council…
September 24, 2002
Coastal treaty tribes will be especially hard hit by the sharp reductions in groundfish harvests off the Washington Coast this year.
Declining salmon runs and poor market conditions have been conspiring against the tribes for the past couple of decades. Now, just when they are beginning to access their treaty-reserved share of groundfish, deep harvest cuts must be made to address declining populations of some groundfish species.
Nonetheless, the Quileute, Hoh and Makah tribes and the Quinault Indian Nation will be doing their part to help protect and rebuild weak groundfish stocks.
OLYMPIA (Sept. 12, 2002) -- Washington coastal treaty Indian tribes are preparing for conservative quotas and planning restrictive fisheries to ensure protection of weak groundfish stocks while allowing harvest of…