Aquaculture nonprofit sues Washington Department of Natural Resources over ban on net pen fish farming
The lawsuit alleges the Department of Natural Resources' rulemaking process was “predetermined and inadequate." ...
As DNR passes ban on net pen fish farming, other agencies push back
Net pens are large floating structures where fish or seafood are grown and have been used in the Salish Sea for four decades.
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Washington considers taking over grizzly bear management — But not everyone’s on board
A new bill making its way through Washington’s legislature aims to take back control over the state's most infamous apex ...
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As DNR passes ban on net pen fish farming, other agencies push back
After the ban passed, members of the Upper Skagit Tribe, the Lummi Nation and the Swinomish Tribe all gathered to thank Franz for her work banning net pens. “It's who we are. It's always been ...
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High Court Grapples With Tribe’s Sovereign Immunity
WASHINGTON (CN) - A Native American tribe that tried to fend off quiet-title claims with sovereign immunity struggled to make their case Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court. Arguing this morning on ...
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Candidates across the political spectrum run for two Skagit County Commissioner seats
His endorsements include the Samish Indian Nation and Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, elected officials and local businesses, to name a few. Richard Flint Brocksmith is running for the District 2 seat in ...
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Judge rejects Sauk-Suiattle bid to reopen fishing case
The tribe sought to establish its right to fish in marine waters via the Skagit and Baker rivers, but Judge Ricardo Martinez ruled the issue was settled in the landmark 1974 Boldt decision. Four other ...