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Columbia River Endangered Salmon

Columbia River SalmonEndangered Species Recovery Whether it’s dining on a delicious filet smoked to a flaky perfection or fishing to bring the tasty salmon to the plate in the first place, the Pacific Coast species of salmon play an intricate role in western US and Indigenous culture.  Over 230 thousand pounds of salmon taken from the Pacific are consumed each year, contributing to an economic base that includes tens of… Read More »Columbia River Endangered Salmon

Protecting the Southern Resident Killer Whale

During the spring, summer, and fall, the range of Southern Resident killer whales includes the coastal and inland waterways of Washington State and the transboundary waters between the United States and Canada. We have been learning more about their winter movements and range through dedicated and collaborative research efforts. Threats To The Whale Among many dangers to the whales that live in the Pacific Northwest,  a scarce supply of their… Read More »Protecting the Southern Resident Killer Whale

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