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"Everyone I spoke with in northeast Oregon, native and non-, raised, and praised, the systematic river and watershed restoration underway in the Grande Ronde and Imnaha since the mid-1990s." idahocapitalsun.com/2025/08/21/t... #SalmonRecovery #ConfederatedTribes
The good work underway by Pacific Northwest salmon people in northeast Oregon • Idaho Capital Sun
Editor’s note: This is the third installment of a four-part series on salmon that will run in the Idaho Capital Sun on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Part One described the emergency effort ...
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August 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Lonesome Larry, a Valentine's story from the Salmon world. https://buff.ly/4hP9vNG #ICL #Valentine #EndangeredSpecies #SalmonRecovery
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February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Salmon conservation is meaningless if tribal fishers have to sit on the banks and watch the fish swim by #treatyrights #salmonrecovery #Indigenous
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Being Frank: Tribes not interested in 'Museum Fish' - Northwest Treaty Tribes
Being Frank is a column by Chairman Ed Johnstone of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the…
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April 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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H.R. 9621, NW Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act now before Congress, would expand authority to kill #seals in WA waters in name of #salmonrecovery. Its premise: pinnipeds eat salmon; salmon are endangered; killing predators should leave more salmon alive.
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OPINION: Killing seals and sea lions won’t solve the Northwest’s salmon crisis - Columbia Insight
The bill before Congress to expand the killing of pinnipeds is deeply flawed
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August 18, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Earth Economics has been working with the Pacific Salmon Commission First Nations and Tribal Caucuses as they drafted a Memorandum of Understanding on salmon recovery. #salmonrecovery
A Memorandum of Understanding for salmon recovery — Earth Economics
Earth Economics has been working with the Pacific Salmon Commission First Nations and Tribal Caucuses as they drafted a Memorandum of Understanding on salmon recovery. Caucus members reached out to Ea...
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February 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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The survival of chinook salmon is critical to the First Nations whose ancestors developed deep cultural connections to salmon over millennia of living in balance with the species. #salmonrecovery

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In Yukon, salmon for dinner used to mean fresh-caught fish. Now, it's flown in | CBC Radio
CBC Radio’s What on Earth travelled to Yukon this summer to explore how a warming climate has threatened chinook salmon, endangering not just the species but a cultural keystone for some Indigenous co...
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December 12, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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The King County Flood Control District just approved $12.2M in 2025 CWM grants for salmon recovery + watershed restoration. Big win for flood safety, habitat, and community resilience! Learn more: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/king-county-...

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King County Flood Control District Approves Over $12.2 Million for Vital Habitat Restoration Initiatives - King County Flood Control District
On July 8, 2025, the King County Flood Control District (District) Board of Supervisors approved Resolution FCD2025-07, authorizing the distribution of more than $12.2 million in grant funding to supp...
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July 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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🎉 Salmon resurgence in action!
From community stewardship to habitat protection. This uplifting story reminds us what’s possible when people, culture, and nature come together. 🐟💚
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Potlatch Uprising | Watershed Sentinel
First Nations leaders gather at a Migratory Salmon Potlatch to unite against fish farms and protect salmon for future generations.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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🐋 On #WorldOrcaDay, we’re celebrating the Puget Sound’s iconic orcas—and the salmon they rely on.
The King County Flood Control District is proud to fund salmon habitat restoration through our CWM grants.
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Investing in Healthier Watersheds - King County Flood Control District
By Steven Schauer, Deputy Executive Director Flood Control District Awards $12.2 Million in 2025 CWM Grants The King County Flood Control District (KCFCD) is proud to announce the successful allocatio...
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July 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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King County is committing $250 million to restore the Black River Pump Station, a critical lifeline for downtown Renton and the Kent Valley, but a key flood assessment remains unfinished.

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Council member says $250 million planned to restore Black River pump station to protect downtown Renton
Council member O'Halloran told the Committee of the Whole the King County Flood District Advisory Board has scheduled roughly $250 million in the six-year CIP to restore the Black River Pump Station to functioning capacity and protect downtown Renton and the Kent Valley Industrial area.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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The removal of four Klamath River dams has sparked a swift salmon resurgence and represents a pivotal moment for both ecological and cultural restoration.

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Klamath dam removals spur rapid salmon return, tribes and agencies say
Federal relicensing, state restoration funding and tribal leadership culminated in removal of four Klamath dams; agencies report thousands of adult Chinook above former dams and rapid habitat revegetation, while tribes warn restoration is only the first phase and call for continued flows and funding.
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August 6, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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A heated debate unfolds as experts clash over the effectiveness and risks of lethal pinniped management in salmon recovery efforts.

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Scientific split emerges over whether pinniped removals will deliver long‑term salmon recovery
At the hearing on HR 96‑21, state fishery managers and tribal co‑managers argued targeted removals are part of a recovery toolbox, while independent scientists warned removals alone may not reverse long‑term declines and could produce unintended ecological consequences.
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July 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Cowlitz County officials are calling for immediate action on sediment management and salmon recovery at Mount Saint Helens, highlighting both flood risks and exciting new recreational opportunities.

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Cowlitz County commissioners press for joined action on Mount Saint Helens sediment, fish recovery and recreation
At a lengthy workshop, county staff, federal and state agencies, stakeholders and residents urged coordinated action on sediment management, fish passage and recreation planning tied to Mount Saint Helens, emphasizing both flood risk and long-term tourism opportunities.
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April 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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In a heated D.C. panel, experts tackled the tough balancing act between hatchery production and the protection of endangered salmon and marine mammals—who will pay the price for sustainability?

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Panel Q&A wrestles with hatcheries, dam removals and marine-mammal trade-offs
In audience questioning at the D.C. panel, fishery managers, industry and tribal speakers debated trade-offs among hatchery production, dam removal costs and protections for marine mammals and endangered salmon, noting management complexity and competing priorities.
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April 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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As lawmakers negotiate a budget deficit, crucial funding shifts for Puget Sound recovery projects could create significant long-term impacts on environmental priorities.

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Partnership staff outline budget tradeoffs, CCA swaps and priority bills as session nears finish
Staff told the Leadership Council that House and Senate budget approaches diverge on Climate Commitment Act (CCA) use, capital transfers and program reductions; several Puget Sound priorities remain in play including funding for Salmon Recovery and derelict vessel removal.
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March 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Thurston County just snagged $600K in salmon recovery grants, but they need expert consultants to turn plans into action!

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County seeks consultants to support $600K in salmon‑recovery grants and an integrated water initiative
County staff said it received roughly $600,000 in Puget Sound salmon recovery grant awards and requested RFQs to create a consultant pool (roughly $350,000 available for consultant support) to facilitate grant work and support a phased Integrated Water Initiative.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Thurston County just secured over $2.4 million to enhance salmon habitats and boost climate resilience with a groundbreaking water rights purchase!

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Thurston County secures $2.4M Department of Ecology grant to buy TransAlta water rights for streamflow restoration
Thurston County accepted a $2,406,457.46 grant from the Washington Department of Ecology to purchase TransAlta Water Bank rights and dedicate up to 840 acre-feet to instream flow for salmon recovery and climate resilience in the Skookumchuck and Chehalis rivers.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Thurston County has just secured a groundbreaking $2.4 million grant to purchase water rights aimed at boosting salmon recovery and enhancing climate resilience in local rivers!

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Thurston County secures $2.4M Ecology grant to buy water rights for salmon recovery and climate resilience
County staff said Ecology awarded about $2.4 million to purchase up to 840 acre‑feet of water from the TransAlta Water Bank to dedicate permanently to instream flows in the Skookumchuck and Chehalis basins, exceeding regulatory mitigation needs and aimed at supporting salmon recovery and climate resilience; board will be asked to accept grant documents next quarter.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Salmon and steelhead returns in the Columbia Basin have plummeted from over 17 million in the 1800s to just under 2 million today, but some coho and chum populations are starting to show signs of recovery.

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Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board: some coho and chum improving; Chinook still lagging
The Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board told Clark County symposium attendees that regional salmon and steelhead runs remain well below historical returns, though some coho and chum populations show measurable improvement; the board emphasized habitat, hatchery, harvest and hydropower interactions and long timelines for recovery.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Cowlitz County is taking bold steps to revitalize salmon habitats and river health, but are these efforts truly making a difference?

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Cowlitz County Initiates Sediment Retention Projects to Enhance Salmon Habitat Restoration
Cowlitz County focuses on sediment retention efforts to improve salmon viability in local rivers.
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July 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Salmon populations in Cowlitz County are facing a crisis that could have devastating economic and ecological consequences if urgent action isn't taken.

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Conservationists Debate Impact of Ocean Conditions on Salmon Recovery in Lower Columbia
Panelists discuss economic implications and conservation strategies for salmon amid habitat concerns.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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The groundbreaking of the East Fork Lewis River project marks a pivotal moment for salmon recovery efforts in Washington, revitalizing a crucial ecosystem after years of uncertainty.

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East Fork Lewis River project groundbreaking marks vital salmon recovery effort in Washington
Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates funding revival for East Fork Lewis River salmon restoration project.
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June 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Cowlitz County Commissioners are tackling the tough questions surrounding salmon recovery and dam removals, as new political dynamics shift the future of the Columbia and Snake River ecosystems.

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Columbia River experts assess salmon recovery amid new administration and dam removal discussions
New administration's stance on Snake River dams raises questions about salmon recovery efforts.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Senate leaders are pushing for urgent measures to streamline salmon recovery efforts as alarming Chinook mortality rates rise, with over 2,400 fish lost in just one summer.

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Lummi Nation and Tribes Push for Streamlined Salmon Recovery Permits Amid Crisis
Regulators streamline habitat restoration permitting to combat Chinook salmon decline and enhance project efficiency.
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January 24, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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After 70 years, wild salmon are spawning again in Putah Creek! This stunning comeback shows how river restoration works. #SalmonRecovery #HabitatRestoration #ClimateHope
A River Reborn: Restored Stream Welcomes Wild Salmon After 70 Years
After a 70-year absence, wild Chinook salmon have returned to Putah Creek thanks to a major restoration effort. Their comeback offers hope for river ecosystems worldwide.
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March 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM