US government invests $240m in Pacific Northwest fish hatcheries for declining fish populations and Native American tribes' rights.
The US government has announced a $240 million investment into salmon and steelhead fish hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest to support declining fish populations and treaty-protected fishing rights of Native American tribes. The investment will be made available to 27 tribes in the region, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. An initial $54 million will be used for hatchery maintenance and modernization projects.
July 25, 2024
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