On April 16, as the coronavirus attacked communities across Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is rolling back our water quality standards that are the most protective of human health in the country. Continue reading
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Swinomish Program Connects Modern Science with Traditional Cultural Values
The Swinomish Tribe is educating the next generation of natural resources managers through an indigenous science program called Between Two Worlds. Continue reading
The Salish Sea is not a Sewer
We must stop treating Puget Sound like a sewer if we are going to restore the fish, shellfish, wildlife and other natural resources it supports. That’s why we are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stand strong in the face of challenges to water quality improvements. Continue reading
Northwest Treaty Tribes Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Culvert Case
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Culvert Case from Lorraine Loomis, Chair, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
“Today is a great day for salmon, tribes, treaty rights and everyone who lives in western Washington. This Supreme Court ruling means more salmon for everyone. Continue reading