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flag Heavy rains and snowmelt caused flooding in Washington, damaging salmon habitats and threatening fish populations.

flag Floodwaters in Washington state are receding after heavy rains and snowmelt caused widespread flooding, damaging salmon spawning grounds and disrupting river ecosystems. flag State officials are assessing significant impacts on fish populations, particularly pink, chinook, and chum salmon, with early signs of reduced egg survival and potential declines in future returns. flag Juvenile salmon may have been displaced prematurely, and hatcheries experienced minor flooding, with some fish released early. flag Damage to infrastructure, including fishways and boat ramps, is being evaluated, and public safety warnings remain in effect. flag Conservationists stress the need for habitat restoration amid growing climate-related threats to salmon.

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