This document summarizes several stories from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission News publication. It discusses the Puyallup Tribe opening an elders-only fishery for spring Chinook salmon due to increasing runs. It also discusses the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe acquiring new tidelands for shellfish harvesting and studying plankton in Puget Sound to monitor environmental health. Additionally, it describes education programs bringing students to learn about watersheds, pollution, and habitat restoration at sites like Dungeness Bay and the Skokomish Tribe's tidelands.
Inside:
Protecting Headwater Streams
Bacteria Threaten Shellfsh
River Dewatered for Dams
Pocket Estuaries Provide Refuge
Chinook Get Population Boost
Logjams Constructed for Salmon
Inside:
Recovering Sockeye Salmon
Tribes, State Share Elk Harvest
Studying Mating Habits of Crab
Hatchery Achieving Egg Goals
Restored Creek Sees More Chum
Depending on Razor Clams ■
Fighting Fish Disease ■
Sustaining Elk Populations ■
Grandmothers Focus on Treaty Rights ■
Fish Carcasses Provide Clues ■
Cows Work for Salmon ■
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This document provides information about fishing opportunities in Idaho, focusing on three regions: the Clearwater region, the Palouse River drainage, and the Clearwater River drainage. It describes the Clearwater region as one of the most productive fishing areas in the state, home to over a dozen gamefish species, and includes several world-famous trout streams. It notes that dams have impacted steelhead and salmon populations. The Palouse River drainage is the smallest in Idaho and contains trout habitat near its headwaters. The Clearwater River drainage was originally inhabited by Nez Perce tribes who fished and hunted in the area.
INSIDE:
River Flow Increased
Carcasses Provide Nutrients
Elk Beneft from Tribal Management Efforts
Searching For Steelhead Families
Floods Hurt Chinook Run
Windstorm Tests Timber/Fish/Wildlife
Milton Lake - The Heart of Trophy Pike Country/ Published in Midwest Outdoors...EppingerMfgCo
John Cleveland and his son Zack visited Milton Lake Lodge in northern Saskatchewan for fishing. The lodge is located on 2,000 pristine acres of lake known for trophy pike and lake trout. During their stay, Zack and John enjoyed excellent fishing under the guidance of lodge owner Maxine Key and other staff. They caught many pike and experienced the lodge's high quality amenities and hospitality. The trip helped Zack's fishing abilities grow and provided bonding time for father and son in a beautiful wilderness setting.
This document summarizes several stories from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission News publication. It discusses the Puyallup Tribe opening an elders-only fishery for spring Chinook salmon due to increasing runs. It also discusses the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe acquiring new tidelands for shellfish harvesting and studying plankton in Puget Sound to monitor environmental health. Additionally, it describes education programs bringing students to learn about watersheds, pollution, and habitat restoration at sites like Dungeness Bay and the Skokomish Tribe's tidelands.
Inside:
Protecting Headwater Streams
Bacteria Threaten Shellfsh
River Dewatered for Dams
Pocket Estuaries Provide Refuge
Chinook Get Population Boost
Logjams Constructed for Salmon
Inside:
Recovering Sockeye Salmon
Tribes, State Share Elk Harvest
Studying Mating Habits of Crab
Hatchery Achieving Egg Goals
Restored Creek Sees More Chum
Depending on Razor Clams ■
Fighting Fish Disease ■
Sustaining Elk Populations ■
Grandmothers Focus on Treaty Rights ■
Fish Carcasses Provide Clues ■
Cows Work for Salmon ■
INSIDE:
This document provides information about fishing opportunities in Idaho, focusing on three regions: the Clearwater region, the Palouse River drainage, and the Clearwater River drainage. It describes the Clearwater region as one of the most productive fishing areas in the state, home to over a dozen gamefish species, and includes several world-famous trout streams. It notes that dams have impacted steelhead and salmon populations. The Palouse River drainage is the smallest in Idaho and contains trout habitat near its headwaters. The Clearwater River drainage was originally inhabited by Nez Perce tribes who fished and hunted in the area.
INSIDE:
River Flow Increased
Carcasses Provide Nutrients
Elk Beneft from Tribal Management Efforts
Searching For Steelhead Families
Floods Hurt Chinook Run
Windstorm Tests Timber/Fish/Wildlife
Milton Lake - The Heart of Trophy Pike Country/ Published in Midwest Outdoors...EppingerMfgCo
John Cleveland and his son Zack visited Milton Lake Lodge in northern Saskatchewan for fishing. The lodge is located on 2,000 pristine acres of lake known for trophy pike and lake trout. During their stay, Zack and John enjoyed excellent fishing under the guidance of lodge owner Maxine Key and other staff. They caught many pike and experienced the lodge's high quality amenities and hospitality. The trip helped Zack's fishing abilities grow and provided bonding time for father and son in a beautiful wilderness setting.
IHU NUI provides world-class Kona fishing charters aboard a classic 35' Bertram boat with ample room, comfort and shade. The deep sea sport fishing trips in Kona are led by Captain McGrew Rice, a 2nd generation captain with decades of experience in the beautiful cobalt blue waters off the Kona coast.
The 2012-2013 fishing season at Pyramid Lake is off to a great start, with several fish over 12 pounds caught already. The creel station has interviewed over 1,100 anglers since opening day. Analysis of catch data shows that 48% of fish caught are between 17-20 inches long. The Pilot Peak strain of Lahontan cutthroat trout continues to be stocked in Pyramid Lake, with over 780,000 juveniles planted to date. Proper catch and release techniques are encouraged to maximize survival of released fish.
Inside:
Tribes Help Reopen Shellfish Beds
Elwha Hatchery Breaks Ground
Melting Glaciers Impact Fish Habitat
Tribes, State Battle Fish Virus
Tribal Research Guides Estuary Project
Radio Collars Aid Elk Research
The document summarizes the decline of the African penguin population due to various environmental pressures. It notes that their numbers have dropped by over 95% since the early 1900s due to overfishing reducing their food supply, climate change altering ocean currents and temperatures which affects fish distribution, and pollution like oil spills that can contaminate penguins. Conservation efforts aim to rehabilitate oiled or abandoned penguins and help manage fisheries and reduce pollution to improve conditions for the endangered penguins.
Salmon in the Deschutes by Don RatliffDesLandTrust
Large, ocean-going salmon historically returned annually to the Deschutes River and many of its tributaries. Today salmon and steelhead are coming back to their home waters after an absence of nearly 50 years. Join retired fisheries biologist Don Ratliff for an illustrated overview of salmon and steelhead in the Deschutes River basin. Learn about their historic and present distributions, their life histories, and how they fit into the extremely diverse river system that is the Deschutes River.
This document provides a summary of news from the South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SSI) program. It announces that The Boathouse at Breach Inlet was named the 2007 SSI Partner of the Year. It also discusses upcoming sustainable seafood events, and notes that farm-raised striped bass from Swimming Rock Fish Farm is the winter's signature seafood. Finally, it provides brief updates on fishery management proposals and the SSAFMC's new allocation amendment.
Environment TOBAGO is a non-profit environmental advocacy group in Tobago. This newsletter describes negative environmental impacts over 12 days, including the clearing of protected land and mangroves for development, drainage projects damaging reefs, and unsustainable hunting threatening wildlife. It also warns about the invasion of the predatory lionfish to the Caribbean which could wipe out fish stocks if not controlled.
State of the Mangroves of the Municipality of Masinloc, Zambaes presented during the 1st State of the Mangroves Summit: Northwestern Luzon on October 23, 2014.
Fishing is an important tradition that brings families together and connects them to nature. It provides sustenance but also spiritual fulfillment. The document shares several personal anecdotes of fishing trips with family and friends, emphasizing the lifelong memories created and lessons learned from spending time together outdoors enjoying the bounty of oceans, rivers, and lakes. Fishing is presented not just as a way to catch fish but as an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature and strengthen relationships.
This document provides information about tourism opportunities in Barbados, including beaches, golf courses, shopping, dining, and accommodations. Some key details are:
- Barbados has beaches suitable for swimming, surfing, and water sports on both its west and east coasts. Popular beaches include Mullins Beach, Church Point, and Paynes Bay on the west coast.
- The island has several golf courses, including the Barbados Golf Club, Royal Westmoreland Golf & Country Club, and courses at the Sandy Lane resort.
- Shopping is available in Bridgetown, with duty-free purchases like rum, pottery, and jewelry. Restaurants serve local cuisine like flying fish.
Gulf Nova Scotia, Harbour Authority TriviaPeggy Thompson
This document provides information about a Gulf Nova Scotia Harbour Authority training session. It discusses the Gulf of St. Lawrence region, including historical details on European settlement and fishing industries. It also provides statistics on Gulf Nova Scotia's lobster licenses, harbours, dredging costs, and fish landings. The training session aimed to educate harbour managers and staff on topics relevant to managing fishing harbours in the Gulf Nova Scotia area.
The document provides an account of a fishing trip to Victoria Island in Nunavut, Canada. It describes the multi-day journey involving several planes to reach the remote location. Upon arriving, the author details the stark arctic landscape and unique plant and animal life. The group spends their time fishing for Arctic char from floatplanes, catching many large fish both by fly fishing and spinning gear. They also explore ancient Inuit hunting grounds and see features of the arctic environment like pingos and a polar bear. The trip offered world-class fishing and a rare opportunity to experience the remote beauty of the arctic.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge west pond proposal for protecting the south shore...ecowatchers
Alex Zablocki director of the Jamaica Bay Rockaway parks Conservancy presented on the plan that his organization has created for protecting the west pond thru the use of a wetland restoration project
Over the course of four days, the author engaged in various outdoor activities in and around Brantford, Ontario, including kayaking down the Grand River, hiking trails in Mount Pleasant Nature Park and along the Trans Canada Trail, and cycling trails in Norfolk County. Wildlife spotted included ducks, birds, fish, deer, and wild turkeys. The activities provided an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and biodiversity of the local landscapes and habitats.
Bren Smith operates a 3-acre kelp farm called Thimble Island Farm located in Long Island Sound. The farm produces seven crops including kelp, clams, oysters, mussels and scallops using a 3D vertical farming method where the crops grow below the water's surface, invisible to boats and swimmers above. Smith has expanded kelp farming through his nonprofit GreenWave, which supports other ocean farmers and aims to bring kelp and other sea vegetables into the mainstream through commercial partnerships and an underwater community garden where members can harvest their own kelp and shellfish. Local chefs have embraced kelp, using it in unexpected dishes for its versatility and nutritional benefits.
This document provides a list of top tourist spots to visit in the Philippines, organized by region. Some of the most highly recommended places include Palawan, known for Puerto Princesa Underground River and the scenic islands of El Nido; Bohol, home to the unique Chocolate Hills and beautiful beaches; and Cebu, where you can see Fort San Pedro and explore Osmeña Peak. Various islands, beaches, lakes, waterfalls and cultural sites throughout the country are also highlighted. The document aims to help achieve travel goals by giving an overview of the Philippines' most beautiful destinations.
Pelican Cays 2003 To 2007 Paradise Covekennedykiwi
The document summarizes the unique and fragile ecosystems of the Pelican Cays in Belize, and the damage being done by development projects clearing mangroves and dredging fill. Scientists documented the exceptional diversity and physical structures of the archipelago's reefs, mangroves, and ponds, which support more species and life than anywhere else in the Caribbean. However, resort development is destroying these habitats through mangrove clearing and dredging activities that release sediments suffocating the marine life. Over 30% of the mangroves had been removed by 2007, damaging the surrounding coral reefs and seagrass ecosystems.
“Never a day passes but that I do myself the honor to commune with some of nature's varied forms.”
- George Washington Carver
“The earth has its music for all those who will listen.”
- George Santayana
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
- Gary Snyder
This document summarizes several news items from the winter 2009/10 issue of the NWIFC News publication. It discusses robust returns of coastal coho salmon, concerns about seabird deaths from algal blooms, kokanee studies ahead of a dam removal, two projects to remove fish barriers and restore salmon habitat, and fishing restrictions to protect chum salmon. It also features an article by NWIFC Chairman Billy Frank Jr. about the importance of place to tribal treaty fishing rights.
This presentation is given to the Snohomish County Beach Watcher Training Class every year. It covers salmon life cycle, cultural and social benefits of salmon, salmon habitat and stewardship.
IHU NUI provides world-class Kona fishing charters aboard a classic 35' Bertram boat with ample room, comfort and shade. The deep sea sport fishing trips in Kona are led by Captain McGrew Rice, a 2nd generation captain with decades of experience in the beautiful cobalt blue waters off the Kona coast.
The 2012-2013 fishing season at Pyramid Lake is off to a great start, with several fish over 12 pounds caught already. The creel station has interviewed over 1,100 anglers since opening day. Analysis of catch data shows that 48% of fish caught are between 17-20 inches long. The Pilot Peak strain of Lahontan cutthroat trout continues to be stocked in Pyramid Lake, with over 780,000 juveniles planted to date. Proper catch and release techniques are encouraged to maximize survival of released fish.
Inside:
Tribes Help Reopen Shellfish Beds
Elwha Hatchery Breaks Ground
Melting Glaciers Impact Fish Habitat
Tribes, State Battle Fish Virus
Tribal Research Guides Estuary Project
Radio Collars Aid Elk Research
The document summarizes the decline of the African penguin population due to various environmental pressures. It notes that their numbers have dropped by over 95% since the early 1900s due to overfishing reducing their food supply, climate change altering ocean currents and temperatures which affects fish distribution, and pollution like oil spills that can contaminate penguins. Conservation efforts aim to rehabilitate oiled or abandoned penguins and help manage fisheries and reduce pollution to improve conditions for the endangered penguins.
Salmon in the Deschutes by Don RatliffDesLandTrust
Large, ocean-going salmon historically returned annually to the Deschutes River and many of its tributaries. Today salmon and steelhead are coming back to their home waters after an absence of nearly 50 years. Join retired fisheries biologist Don Ratliff for an illustrated overview of salmon and steelhead in the Deschutes River basin. Learn about their historic and present distributions, their life histories, and how they fit into the extremely diverse river system that is the Deschutes River.
This document provides a summary of news from the South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SSI) program. It announces that The Boathouse at Breach Inlet was named the 2007 SSI Partner of the Year. It also discusses upcoming sustainable seafood events, and notes that farm-raised striped bass from Swimming Rock Fish Farm is the winter's signature seafood. Finally, it provides brief updates on fishery management proposals and the SSAFMC's new allocation amendment.
Environment TOBAGO is a non-profit environmental advocacy group in Tobago. This newsletter describes negative environmental impacts over 12 days, including the clearing of protected land and mangroves for development, drainage projects damaging reefs, and unsustainable hunting threatening wildlife. It also warns about the invasion of the predatory lionfish to the Caribbean which could wipe out fish stocks if not controlled.
State of the Mangroves of the Municipality of Masinloc, Zambaes presented during the 1st State of the Mangroves Summit: Northwestern Luzon on October 23, 2014.
Fishing is an important tradition that brings families together and connects them to nature. It provides sustenance but also spiritual fulfillment. The document shares several personal anecdotes of fishing trips with family and friends, emphasizing the lifelong memories created and lessons learned from spending time together outdoors enjoying the bounty of oceans, rivers, and lakes. Fishing is presented not just as a way to catch fish but as an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature and strengthen relationships.
This document provides information about tourism opportunities in Barbados, including beaches, golf courses, shopping, dining, and accommodations. Some key details are:
- Barbados has beaches suitable for swimming, surfing, and water sports on both its west and east coasts. Popular beaches include Mullins Beach, Church Point, and Paynes Bay on the west coast.
- The island has several golf courses, including the Barbados Golf Club, Royal Westmoreland Golf & Country Club, and courses at the Sandy Lane resort.
- Shopping is available in Bridgetown, with duty-free purchases like rum, pottery, and jewelry. Restaurants serve local cuisine like flying fish.
Gulf Nova Scotia, Harbour Authority TriviaPeggy Thompson
This document provides information about a Gulf Nova Scotia Harbour Authority training session. It discusses the Gulf of St. Lawrence region, including historical details on European settlement and fishing industries. It also provides statistics on Gulf Nova Scotia's lobster licenses, harbours, dredging costs, and fish landings. The training session aimed to educate harbour managers and staff on topics relevant to managing fishing harbours in the Gulf Nova Scotia area.
The document provides an account of a fishing trip to Victoria Island in Nunavut, Canada. It describes the multi-day journey involving several planes to reach the remote location. Upon arriving, the author details the stark arctic landscape and unique plant and animal life. The group spends their time fishing for Arctic char from floatplanes, catching many large fish both by fly fishing and spinning gear. They also explore ancient Inuit hunting grounds and see features of the arctic environment like pingos and a polar bear. The trip offered world-class fishing and a rare opportunity to experience the remote beauty of the arctic.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge west pond proposal for protecting the south shore...ecowatchers
Alex Zablocki director of the Jamaica Bay Rockaway parks Conservancy presented on the plan that his organization has created for protecting the west pond thru the use of a wetland restoration project
Over the course of four days, the author engaged in various outdoor activities in and around Brantford, Ontario, including kayaking down the Grand River, hiking trails in Mount Pleasant Nature Park and along the Trans Canada Trail, and cycling trails in Norfolk County. Wildlife spotted included ducks, birds, fish, deer, and wild turkeys. The activities provided an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and biodiversity of the local landscapes and habitats.
Bren Smith operates a 3-acre kelp farm called Thimble Island Farm located in Long Island Sound. The farm produces seven crops including kelp, clams, oysters, mussels and scallops using a 3D vertical farming method where the crops grow below the water's surface, invisible to boats and swimmers above. Smith has expanded kelp farming through his nonprofit GreenWave, which supports other ocean farmers and aims to bring kelp and other sea vegetables into the mainstream through commercial partnerships and an underwater community garden where members can harvest their own kelp and shellfish. Local chefs have embraced kelp, using it in unexpected dishes for its versatility and nutritional benefits.
This document provides a list of top tourist spots to visit in the Philippines, organized by region. Some of the most highly recommended places include Palawan, known for Puerto Princesa Underground River and the scenic islands of El Nido; Bohol, home to the unique Chocolate Hills and beautiful beaches; and Cebu, where you can see Fort San Pedro and explore Osmeña Peak. Various islands, beaches, lakes, waterfalls and cultural sites throughout the country are also highlighted. The document aims to help achieve travel goals by giving an overview of the Philippines' most beautiful destinations.
Pelican Cays 2003 To 2007 Paradise Covekennedykiwi
The document summarizes the unique and fragile ecosystems of the Pelican Cays in Belize, and the damage being done by development projects clearing mangroves and dredging fill. Scientists documented the exceptional diversity and physical structures of the archipelago's reefs, mangroves, and ponds, which support more species and life than anywhere else in the Caribbean. However, resort development is destroying these habitats through mangrove clearing and dredging activities that release sediments suffocating the marine life. Over 30% of the mangroves had been removed by 2007, damaging the surrounding coral reefs and seagrass ecosystems.
“Never a day passes but that I do myself the honor to commune with some of nature's varied forms.”
- George Washington Carver
“The earth has its music for all those who will listen.”
- George Santayana
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
- Gary Snyder
This document summarizes several news items from the winter 2009/10 issue of the NWIFC News publication. It discusses robust returns of coastal coho salmon, concerns about seabird deaths from algal blooms, kokanee studies ahead of a dam removal, two projects to remove fish barriers and restore salmon habitat, and fishing restrictions to protect chum salmon. It also features an article by NWIFC Chairman Billy Frank Jr. about the importance of place to tribal treaty fishing rights.
This presentation is given to the Snohomish County Beach Watcher Training Class every year. It covers salmon life cycle, cultural and social benefits of salmon, salmon habitat and stewardship.
Alt. 4 Summit, Sept. 7 2018: Ken BalcombKelly Iriye
The document discusses Southern Resident killer whales and their dependence on Chinook salmon. It notes that the three pods (J, K, and L pods) spent 118 days in their core summer habitat in 2017. It also discusses declining Chinook salmon runs on the West Coast and notes that recovery requires effort from Canada, California, and ourselves. Charts show the number of whales from each pod present in the core summer habitat from May to September 2017, with many days having only small groups of whales. The document argues that while the Salish Sea needs recovery, the whales urgently need significant numbers of Chinook salmon to survive, which is why recovery of the Snake River is advocated.
The Yil-Me-Hu, the salmon recovery newsletter of the Nisqually Watershed, is produced annually by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council.
This document discusses issues facing the West Coast rock lobster fishing industry in South Africa. It notes that rock lobster populations have declined dramatically to only 3% of original levels due to overfishing. While the fishery has been carefully managed, a recent dispute emerged when government disregarded scientific advice and maintained catch limits, damaging conservation efforts. Additionally, rock lobsters are shifting locations and growing more slowly due to climate change and overfishing. Conservation groups are working to raise awareness of sustainable seafood choices.
The Nisqually Tribe harvests salmon commercially and for ceremonial and subsistence purposes, with about 30 boats fishing regularly. Tribal members also harvest shellfish commercially, with about 80 harvesting geoducks. The Tribe manages salmon runs including Chinook, pink, coho, chum, and steelhead. Chinook fishing is particularly important culturally but the wild run is extinct, though hatchery fish return. Pink and chum runs vary greatly in size year to year. In 2016 there was no commercial chum fishery due to low returns. Most productive shellfish areas are now on private land.
Richard Yvon - Coastal Angler Magazine - Maine EditionRichard Yvon
This document is the October 2015 issue of Coastal Angler Magazine. It includes articles about catching a large bluefin tuna off the coast of Maine to cure heartbreak from a previous lost fish, an event where wounded veterans were taken fishing off the coast of Kennebunkport, Maine, tips for fall fishing for landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass in Maine, and advertisements for local businesses.
This document summarizes interviews conducted with local subsistence fishers on the Upper Yukon River. The objectives of the interviews were to document traditional ecological knowledge of salmon fisheries, including seasonal cycles, local names, species interactions, and recommendations for management. Interviewees described the cultural and economic importance of subsistence fishing, noting that fish are used for food and dog food. They also spoke about environmental changes observed over generations, including warmer winters, more sandbars, and smaller king salmon sizes. Fishers recommended against larger commercial nets that may be negatively impacting genetics. Local researchers were trained to conduct interviews to gain more trusted, detailed perspectives.
1) Divers in South Africa regularly encounter sevengill sharks in the kelp forests off Miller's Point. The sharks are bold and inquisitive.
2) Researchers are studying these sharks to learn more about their population dynamics, as commercial fishing threatens the species. Divers help by photographing the sharks' unique markings to identify individuals.
3) The area around Miller's Point appears to be an important pupping ground for sevengill sharks, though more research is needed to confirm this. The sharks' long gestation period and late maturity make them vulnerable to overfishing.
The document discusses a pilot project to test a new mobile biofiltration system for managing stormwater runoff from Highway 7 into Ohop Creek in Washington. The system was installed in January 2022 to capture and filter runoff, collecting water quality samples during rain events to test the effectiveness of removing contaminants harmful to salmon. If successful, the relatively inexpensive and scalable system could help address a major threat to salmon recovery from increasing stormwater pollution due to growing traffic volumes. The results will inform whether wider use of the technology could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting salmon streams.
What WAS the fishing like in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. A marine conservat...Mary Ralph
"What WAS the fishing like" in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand is the title of a year long research project. Data was obtained from historical records as well as oral interviews of old people who remembered what it was like in the past.
This document summarizes research on juvenile Chinook salmon use of small streams in Whidbey Basin. Key findings include:
- Juvenile Chinook from multiple populations use small streams, sometimes residing for months.
- Restoration increased Chinook presence in one stream, suggesting preference for low salinity habitat early in year.
- Ongoing research is examining Chinook patterns, growth, and origins in more small streams to understand their importance.
- Proper protection of these small streams and watersheds as Chinook habitat is questioned given their vulnerability and importance.
Learn the benefits of returning salmon carcasses to historical spawning grounds. Marine derived nutrients for the win! Here is the link for the second slide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV30UZ9aF04
It's a sweet music video about the life cycle of salmon but sang to the tune of I Will Survive!
The document discusses the overfishing of Atlantic menhaden, an important forage fish along the East Coast. It notes that overfishing has occurred in 32 of the last 52 years according to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. The bulk of the menhaden catch is used for fishmeal and oil rather than bait. Reducing the commercial catch is important for the ecosystem and gamefish like striped bass that rely on menhaden as a food source. The ASMFC will vote in November on measures to end overfishing and better manage the menhaden fishery.
This article summarizes two locally developed deer attractants in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Deer Hunter's Soap and Mighty Deer Lick. It describes how Deer Hunter's Soap was created by Ray Sabuco as a scented soap to mask human scent. It then focuses on Mighty Deer Lick, which was developed by Steve and Ted Janke in 1974 and uses natural ingredients like apple juice and corn to attract deer. The article outlines recent improvements the Janke brothers have made to Mighty Deer Lick, including using higher quality rock salt from the Great Lakes region. It concludes by describing Mighty Deer Lick's new product, Mighty Deer Natural Rock, and the company
The 2023 Annual Report from Treaty Tribes in Western Washington summarizes the Tribes' natural resource management activities over the past year. It discusses efforts to manage salmon, shellfish, and marine fish harvests while also collaborating on habitat restoration, hatchery management, and other initiatives. It expresses disappointment that some legislation did not pass but celebrates other successes, such as restored water quality standards. The report emphasizes the Tribes' ongoing work to protect treaty rights and restore salmon populations for future generations.
The annual report summarizes activities of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and member tribes in 2022. Key points include: Lorraine Loomis, a longtime chairperson, passed away and Ed Johnstone was selected to fill her term. A statue of Billy Frank Jr. will represent Washington state in the U.S. Capitol. Salmon fisheries faced restrictions due to declining stocks. Tribes continued to manage shellfish harvests through agreements. The Quinault Indian Nation opened razor clam digs when toxins subsided. The Nisqually Tribe is testing use of cedar boughs to attract herring.
This annual report from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission summarizes their work in 2021 managing natural resources in Western Washington through co-management with the state. It discusses declining salmon returns leading to reduced fishing opportunities, as well as efforts to protect and restore riparian habitat. It also covers impacts of seal and sea lion predation on salmon, COVID-19 impacts on tribal fisheries and economies, and the 50th anniversary of the "Fish Wars" that led to upholding treaty fishing rights in the Boldt decision.
The 2020 annual report from the Treaty Indian Tribes in Western Washington summarizes tribal natural resource management activities over the past year, including:
1) Salmon harvest was reduced due to low returns, while shellfish and marine fish harvest was managed through cooperative agreements.
2) Habitat, hatchery, wildlife, and forest management programs were ongoing, while concerns remained regarding implementation of the culvert case ruling and potential rollbacks to water quality standards.
3) Regional collaboration on issues like orca recovery, salmon habitat protection, and pinniped management continued through groups like the Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition.
This document is the 2019 annual report from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC). It provides summaries of NWIFC's work in 2019 related to hatchery management, habitat management, harvest management of various fisheries, wildlife management, and regional collaboration on issues like forest management, ocean resources, water resources and Puget Sound recovery. It also discusses key issues and events in 2019 like a Supreme Court victory on culvert repair, agreement on fisheries management, concerns about water quality standards and tribal habitat strategy called gw∂dzadad.
This document provides a 3-page summary report from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) on tribal natural resource management in 2016. It discusses several key issues and activities: the ongoing Treaty Rights at Risk initiative to ensure federal protection of tribal treaty resources; the impacts of drought and climate change on salmon; progress on updating Washington's water quality standards; challenges with aging tribal hatcheries; opposition to expanded fossil fuel transportation; an appeal in the ongoing culvert case; and communications efforts around tribal natural resource stewardship. The report outlines tribal work on habitat restoration, harvest management, hatchery operations, and regional collaborative resource management.
It is the intention of this report to represent the experiences and needs of the western Washington treaty tribes. However, based on our communications and many shared priorities and interests, we believe these lessons and growth strategies can be useful to tribes across the nation.
Annual report from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is a support service organization for 20 treaty Indian tribes in western Washington. Headquartered in Olympia, the NWIFC employs approximately 65 people with satellite offices in Burlington and Forks.
The document outlines an agenda for a two-day tribal event. On the first day, there will be welcome speeches in the morning followed by a youth opening ceremony and remarks from tribal leaders. A university professor will speak after lunch. The second day will include a facilitated policy discussion in the morning and end at 2pm.
This document summarizes news from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission's winter 2013/14 newsletter. The summary includes:
- Large pink salmon runs returned and tribes are studying marine survival and tracking salmon DNA to understand populations.
- Tribes are analyzing zooplankton and canned salmon is being distributed to those in need. Chinook salmon are finding restored rivers.
- The article discusses two Hoh tribal members, Cecilia Ashue and Josie Ward, learning traditional fishing methods from their cousin Amy Bonally in order to support their families, continuing the traditions of their grandmothers.
This document provides an overview of tribal natural resource management in western Washington. It discusses the tribes' recognition of the importance of fisheries and commitment to effective management. It lists the member tribes of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and describes some of the core programs and activities related to habitat management, hatchery management, harvest management, wildlife management, and regional collaborative management. The document contains reports on specific initiatives and projects from 2014.
This document is a memorandum and decision from a United States District Court case regarding treaty-based fishing rights of Native American tribes in Washington state. The court considered a request from several tribes to find that the state has a duty to preserve fish runs and repair or replace culverts that impede salmon migration. After a trial, the court issued findings of fact regarding the importance of salmon to the tribes culturally and as a food source based on treaty negotiations, and the decline of fish populations and tribal harvests since that time due to human activities like overharvesting, habitat degradation, and hydropower development.
This document provides a 3-page summary of tribal natural resource management in Western Washington in 2013. It discusses several key issues, including ongoing degradation of salmon habitat, threats from climate change, and budget cuts that could impact hatchery production. It highlights tribal efforts to implement the Treaty Rights at Risk initiative to address salmon declines, and the release of the State of Our Watersheds report confirming ongoing habitat loss. It also discusses ongoing co-management of shellfish resources and tribal responses to issues like updating the state's fish consumption rate and the potential impacts of the state's budget deficit on natural resource management responsibilities.
The document outlines various partnerships that have protected over 74% of the 84 shoreline miles in the anadromous zone of the Nisqually River through land acquisitions and agreements. These partnerships include the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Lewis, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Tacoma Power, Centralia City Light, Washington State Parks, and the Nisqually Land Trust, which have collectively conserved over 62 miles of the river's shoreline.
The 2012 State of Our Watersheds report provides an overview of habitat conditions in the Puget Sound region. Some key findings include:
1) Impervious surface area has increased 35% since 1986 and is projected to increase another 41% by 2026, degrading habitat quality.
2) The number of new permit-exempt wells drilled per 100 new residents has increased 81% since 1980, indicating more development is occurring outside of urban growth areas.
3) Approximately 8.6% of forest cover was removed between 1996 and 2006, and further losses are expected without protective actions.
4) Over 47% of surveyed culverts in Puget Sound are barriers to salmon migration, limiting access
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NWIFC Magazine Fall 2009
1. Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
NWIFC News
Fall 2009
nwifc.org
INSIDE:
■ Sanitation Forces Shellfish Closure
■ Shellfish Bind Culture, Science
■ Pink Salmon Fuel Ecosystem
■ Tribes Rescue Salmon
■ Habitat Work in Full Swing
■ Canoes Journey to Suquamish
2. Being Frank
NWIFC News
Habitat Key to Salmon Recovery Northwest Indian
Fisheries Commission
By Billy Frank Jr. 6730 Martin Way E.
NWIFC Chairman Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 438-1180
W e’re starting to see some light on the horizon when it comes to re-
storing salmon, and we have good management to thank for it.
For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Stillaguamish Tribe was able
NWIFC News is published quarterly. Free
subscriptions are available. This edition is
to harvest a chinook from the Stillaguamish River for a First Salmon also online at nwifc.org. Articles in NWIFC
Ceremony. News may be reprinted.
Sport fishermen on the Skagit River are
getting a crack at summer and fall chinook NWIFC Chairman
for the first time since 1993. Billy Frank Jr.
For the past two years, the Puyallup Tribe
of Indians has opened special “elders only” Executive Director
fisheries for spring chinook, the first harvest Mike Grayum
of these fish by the tribe since the 1980s.
These fisheries are small – the Stillagua- Information and Education
mish Tribe planned to take fewer than 20 Services Division Manager
of the 1,000 chinook returning to the river’s Tony Meyer
north fork – but they are no less important.
Each fishery is a testament to strong, sound Regional Information Officers
co-management by the treaty Indian tribes Debbie Preston, Coast
and state of Washington. Emmett O’Connell, South Sound
We’ve been ramping up hatchery pro- Tiffany Royal, Hood Canal/Strait of Juan de Fuca
grams to make sure wild stocks on the edge Kari Neumeyer, North Sound
of extinction don’t disappear. The Muckleshoot Tribe’s White River Hatchery
provides a great example. The hatchery opened in the late 1980s in response
Editorial Assistant
to spring chinook returns as low as 30 fish. With help from the state and the
Sheila McCloud
Puyallup Tribe, the program has resulted in as many as 6,000 fish returning
each year.
But despite the ground we’ve gained, we are losing habitat faster than we NWIFC Member Tribes: Hoh,
can restore it. Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam,
I wish I were talking about hundreds of thousands of fish coming back to Lummi Nation, Makah, Muckleshoot,
our rivers every year. All of the numbers I’ve shared with you are small for Nisqually, Nooksack, Port Gamble
a reason: we’ve failed to take care of the salmon’s home. We’ve limited our S’Klallam, Puyallup, Quileute, Quinault
fisheries and sharpened our hatchery programs, but the march of habitat de- Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle, Skokomish,
struction continues. Squaxin Island, Stillaguamish, Suquamish,
Since the 1970s, the total amount of impervious surfaces – things like roads, Swinomish, Tulalip and Upper Skagit
parking lots and roofs – in the Snohomish watershed has nearly tripled. This
is the nastiest kind of habitat destruction because it changes the way water Tribal contact information is available un-
flows, causing flooding and killing more salmon than an army of fishermen der Member Tribes at nwifc.org.
ever could.
Instead of balancing our region’s catastrophic growth on the back of salm-
on, we need to turn the corner and begin restoring more salmon habitat than
we destroy every year.
Salmon recovery begins and ends with good habitat.
On the cover: John Mahan, hatchery manager
for the Quileute Tribe, releases a Sol Duc River
summer chinook into circular tanks as part of
the tribe’s chinook broodstocking program. See
page 10 for story. D. Preston
3. Human Waste Forces Shellfish Bed Closure
Annas Bay Shut Down then Reopened Following Cleanup of Skokomish River Banks
The Skokomish Tribe is encouraged by
the efforts taken by Washington Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and
sport anglers to clean the banks of the
Skokomish River following reports of ob-
served human waste near important shell-
fish beds in Annas Bay.
“We encourage them to keep up the good
work, behave themselves and be courte-
ous to their neighbors,” said Joseph Pavel,
director of the tribe’s natural resources de-
partment.
The tribe spoke out in late August af-
ter the Washington Department of Health
(DOH) closed Annas Bay to shellfish har-
vesting on Aug. 18, citing “human waste
from sport fishers” as the reason for the
closure.
It was to remain in place indefinitely.
However, following the tribe’s public re-
action to the report, sport anglers, private
landowners and WDFW quickly removed
Skokomish Tribe (Natural Resources Department)
visible human waste and installed more An aerial view of Annas Bay, where the Skokomish River meets Hood Canal. The west
bathroom facilities and garbage cans. side of the delta was closed for shellfish harvesting due to human waste found on the
The western portion of Annas Bay was banks of the river.
reopened Sept. 3. Shellfish harvesting in
the eastern portion of the bay – already
closed because of pollution before the dis- that were affected by the closure.
covery of human waste along the The problem isn’t new, tribal officials said. In 2003,
nearby Skokomish River – re- DOH and WDFW identified the problem in a report
mains prohibited. entitled “Skokomish River Detailed Implementation
Hundreds, sometimes thou- Plan for Fecal Coliform Bacteria,” which addressed
sands, of non-Indian anglers have the pollution issue and potential solutions, but little ac-
been fishing for salmon, mostly tion was taken.
chinook, in the lower Skokom- “There are many different types of water quality is-
ish River since Aug. 1. The river sues that need to be addressed in Hood Canal,” Pavel
has been open for non-salmon said. “It was unfortunate that it took this drastic action
species since early June. Salm- to trigger a response by the responsible agencies to ad-
on sport fishing in the river is dress something that was readily resolved compared to
scheduled to continue through some of the issues that we are still working to solve.”
mid-December. For the long term, the tribe hopes the anglers con-
The western shore closure tinue to observe the good habits, which will pay off for
area, known as Potlatch East, is the overall health of Puget Sound.
a harvest area for the tribe and “This ultimately points to how important salmon
includes tribally owned tide- recovery is in Puget Sound, so folks don’t have to
lands. The tribe currently has stand shoulder to shoulder on the banks of just a few
more than 170,000 oysters avail- rivers and there are more resources for everyone to
able for harvest on the beaches share,” Pavel said. – T. Royal
Ryan Edwards, of Dee’s Seafood,
holds Pacific oysters harvested from
an open tideland on Hood Canal.
T. Royal
4. ShellfiSh
Squaxin Island Tribe Tracks Freshwater Mussels
The Squaxin Island Tribe is con- species are present. The
ducting a census of freshwater mus- tribe eventually will ex-
sels in deep South Puget Sound. pand the survey to include
The mussels are an anonymous but other small streams in the
important contributor to the health tribe’s treaty-reserved fish-
of dozens of small streams. ing area.
“While they’re usually mistaken Little Skookum Creek
for small rocks, freshwater mussels has been the focus of re-
play an interesting role in streams cent salmon habitat resto-
like the ones we have around here,” ration efforts by the tribe.
said Scott Steltzner, biologist with More than a dozen engi-
the Squaxin Island Tribe. “Mussels neered logjams have been
help maintain water quality by filter- placed in the creek to im-
ing water, increasing oxygen levels prove salmon habitat. The
and distributing sediment.” tribe also is replanting a
Also, since freshwater mussels can streamside forest and add-
live a long time – sometimes more ing gravel to aid salmon
than a century – researchers can use spawning.
their tissue to track pollution levels. “Conditions are likely
“Whether mussels are even pres- better now for freshwater
ent can tell us if conditions like mussels in Little Skoo-
temperature and sedimentation are kum than they were just
favorable for other species such as five years ago,” Steltzner
trout and salmon,” Steltzner said. said. “We hope to see a
E. O’Connell
The tribe began the census this good population of mus-
Rana Brown, shellfish technician for the Squaxin Island Tribe,
summer by studying the mussel sels around our restoration measures a freshwater mussel on Little Skookum Creek.
population in Little Skookum Creek. projects.”
Biologists from the tribe’s shellfish “There is very little known about know they play a very important role
and salmon departments worked to- the populations of these shellfish in stream health and supporting oth-
gether to count individual mussels down here,” said Eric Sparkman, er species, but we don’t know much
and determine what and how many shellish biologist for the tribe. “We more than that.” – E. O’ Connell
Jamestown Using Oyster Tumbling Techniques in Sequim Bay
Oysters are taking a tumble in and harden their shells as they
the tides of Sequim Bay in a bid mature.
by the Jamestown S’Klallam The tumble bag system helps
Tribe to produce a higher qual- the Pacific oysters focus growth
ity product for consumers. energy to the cup, rather than the
“We’re using the tide to ma- bill; the latter is typical in the re-
nipulate the oysters,” said Chris gion. The deeper cup shell gives
Whitehead, the tribe’s shellfish the Pacific oysters the look of
biologist. the Kumamoto oysters, which
Oyster tumbling involves put- are highly valued by consumers
ting young oysters into a mesh worldwide. The growing meth-
bag. A buoy is attached to the od has been used successfully at
bag, which is then secured to other shellfish growing opera-
a horizontal stainless steel rod tions throughout the region.
held in place by rebar stakes “This is a pilot study for us this
T. Royal
driven into the muck at low year, but if we have a successful
Jamestown S’Klallam shellfish biologist Chris Whitehead attaches a bag of
tide. The bags pivot on the rod oyster seed to a tumble bag system in Sequim Bay. harvest this fall, we may scale it
and float as the tide rolls in, and up next year,” Whitehead said.
sink back to the bottom as the tide recedes. The ebb and flow of Oyster farming has come a long way, from long-lining mother
the tides agitates the oysters or “tumbles” them. The action mimics shells, to suspending bags in several feet above the substrate, to
nature, encouraging the oysters to break off new growth at the bill, the tumble bag system, he added. – T. Royal
5. Makah Tribe
Students Help Survey Purple Olive Shells
T he sound of hundreds of decorative purple olive shells chattering against Makah tribal dancers has not
changed in at least 500 years. The 3-quarter-inch shell has been found in the oldest archeological digs
in Neah Bay with holes pierced in the end to use for necklaces, headbands, belts and other regalia.
Makah tribal member Evan
Bowechop, 16, was reminded of the
history as he counted the living shells
in the surf on Hobuck Beach in Neah
Bay as part of his summer intern job
with the Makah Natural Resources
Department. He and partner Michael
Murner, 17, completed a survey of
olive shells that will help Makah
natural resources managers get an
idea of the numbers and locations of
the small, snail-inhabited shell.
“The idea is to have the interns
do this survey each summer so we
can start to establish population pat-
terns,” said Jonathan Scordino, ma-
rine mammal biologist for the tribe.
As the interns worked one foggy,
misty morning, a group of tribal
members harvested the shells farther
down the beach.
“I use the shells on button blan-
kets and for necklaces,” said tribal
D. Preston
member Ish. Another tribal member Makah tribal members Evan Bowechop (left) and Michael Murner count olive shells in a tract as
had learned how to harvest the shells part of their summer internships with the tribe’s natural resources department.
to make necklaces from her mother
who was now too old to come to the by 3-foot tract of beach. The snails They finished the summer by pre-
beach. are counted and moved to another senting a paper to tribal members
While the tribal members collect- side of the area so they can burrow about their activities and specific
ed the shells, Murner and Bowechop their way back into the sand. topics assigned to them, including
continued to count the shells that can The teens are two of three students Murner’s paper on the results of
number more than 1,000 in a 3-foot who worked in the tribe’s summer their olive shell surveys.
internship program. Each year, stu- – D. Preston
dents work in a variety of natural re-
sources departments, learning about
the jobs and assisting with the natu-
ral resources management activities.
The hope is that some tribal mem-
bers will become interested in pursu-
ing their degree in a related field and
come back to work for the tribe.
Left: A young Makah dancer wears olive
shells as part of her dancing attire. Right:
A pile of olive shells are collected by
Makah tribal members for use in neck-
laces, headbands and button blankets.
D. Preston D. Preston
6. luMMi NaTioN
Accounting for All
Tideland Species
The Lummi Nation is surveying every species living
on more than 7,000 acres of tidelands on the tribe’s
reservation.
The Lummi Intertidal Baseline Inventory (LIBI),
funded by the energy company BP, will be crucial in
the event of a catastrophic oil spill from activities as-
sociated with four nearby oil refineries: BP and Cono-
coPhillips in Ferndale, and Tesoro and Shell at Ana-
cortes.
“We want to know what’s living here now, so if
there is a spill, we will know the extent of the dam-
age,” said Merle Jefferson, Lummi Natural Resources
director. “After the Exxon-Valdez spill, they had no
pre-disaster data to compare it to.”
Lummi Natural Resources Department staff inven-
toried the tidelands in four ways:
• Monthly shorebird survey; Julie Barber, Lummi Nation
Ankle deep in eelgrass, Lummi Nation tribal member Delanae Estes digs a
• Monthly finfish sampling using a lampara net (sim- sample for the tribe’s intertidal inventory.
ilar to a purse seine);
• Visual survey of geoduck and horse clams; and The dig survey was conducted over a period of four
• Dig survey of other species such as hard shell months by four teams of two: a scientist paired with a
clams, crabs and worms. seasoned clam digger who had traditional ecological
They also contracted with the Oregon-based firm knowledge of the area.
Watershed Sciences to measure tideland elevations The teams dug samples at 366 sites, collecting bags
from the air using LIDAR (Light Detection and Rang- of sand containing eelgrass, clams, worms and other
ing). organisms. The collected samples were taken back to
“It’s incredibly ambitious to include everything,” the lab, identified and counted. So far, at least 150 dif-
said Craig Dolphin, the tribe’s shellfish biologist co- ferent species were counted from the dig survey alone,
ordinating the inventory. “But the LIDAR data and including varieties of clams such as native littlenecks,
the four surveys have come together to give us great manila clams and invasive mahogany clams.
results.” – K. Neumeyer
Generations
Lummi Nation members Art Hum-
phreys (left) and August Casimir
cook salmon in this photo, which
is likely from the 1950s. This tradi-
tional method of spearing salmon
on sticks and cooking over an alder
fire is still used today.
Lummi Nation Records and Archives
7. SuquaMiSh Tribe
Quileutes Save
Chinook Run Timing Expanded
In a few years, fisher- Sol Duc Coho
men might be able to hit The Quileute Tribe has saved more than
the water for chinook in 350,000 young Sol Duc River coho that
Sinclair Inlet a month were slated for extermination at the state’s
earlier than they can Sol Duc Hatchery this year. Budget cuts
now. by the Washington Department of Fish
Hatchery chinook gen- and Wildlife (WDFW) meant the Sol Duc
erally return to the inlet Hatchery did not have the money to rear the
near Gorst in August and fish to release size.
September. An effort to But the tribe stepped up and offered
expand the run timing $31,000 to finish raising the fish and added
would have fish swim- working hours from their own staff to finish
ming into Sinclair Inlet the job.
in July. “It’s a one-time deal,” said Roger Lien,
As part of this year’s fisheries biologist for the Quileute Tribe.
annual spring release of “The cuts in the state budget occurred after
juvenile chinook from the fish had already been spawned. What
the Gorst Hatchery, the we’re doing is saving this bunch so they can
tribe released 900,000 T. Royal
be released next year, but the eggs won’t
juvenile chinook, which Gorst Hatchery juvenile chinook before being released even be collected next year.”
are expected to return in into Gorst Creek. The Quileute Tribe and WDFW work co-
July and August 2012. operatively on a number of different salmon
The tribe also released and steelhead projects out of the state’s Sol
another 900,000 juvenile chinook fish specifically for harvest, the Duc Hatchery and in conjunction with the
that will return in August and Sep- Suquamish Tribe marks their hatchery tribe’s Lonesome Creek Hatchery.
tember 2012. chinook so they can be distinguished “This helps everybody,” Lien said.
The early returning fish are from from their wild cousins. Puget Sound “When the guys at the hatchery told us what
Washington Department of Fish and chinook and Hood Canal summer was going to happen to these fish, we asked
Wildlife’s Minter Creek Hatchery on chum are listed as “threatened” under them to tell us how much they needed and
Carr Inlet in South Sound; the later the federal Endangered Species Act. council approved the cost.” – D. Preston
returning fish are from the tribe’s “Isolated terminal fisheries in
Grovers Creek places like
hatchery in In- Sinclair Inlet,
dianola. ‘We hope to give fishermen where abun-
“When these a longer season overall.’ dant hatchery
fish return in fish are not
three years, we intermingled
want to see if
jAy zISChkE, with natural
Fisheries Management Biologist,
we can have a runs, allows
Suquamish Tribe
longer fishing for fisher-
season in Sin- men to take
clair Inlet,” said advantage of
Mike Huff, Gorst Hatchery manager. our enhancement efforts,” said Jay
“We have experienced good survival Zischke, the tribe’s fisheries man-
from the Grover’s Creek-timed fish agement biologist. “By focusing our
we have been releasing for years, so hatchery efforts in locations where
some studies will be necessary to de- wild fish are not, we can benefit from
termine how well the Minter-timed our investment while protecting weak
fish perform at this location. wild runs.
“These fish are for everyone, tribal “By expanding the run timing, we
and non-tribal fishermen,” he said. hope to give both sport and treaty
“The more we have, the better oppor- fishermen a longer season overall,
tunities for all.” and more opportunity for chinook
D. Preston
Like most hatcheries that produce fishing,” he said. – T. Royal
WDFW hatchery specialist Brandon Kilmer
(left) checks the size of the hatchery coho with
Quileute hatchery manager John Mahan (center)
and assistant hatchery manager Brandt Ramsey.
8. Hard Work , Good Management Yield W
While overall salmon populations continue to decline mostly because of lost and damaged habitat, 2009 was a bright year
for many stocks. Indian and non-Indian fishermen enjoyed harvests in some areas for the first time in years. While the tribal
and state co-managers work hard every day to minimize impacts to wild salmon stocks from harvest and hatchery practices,
salmon recovery will ultimately be successful only with a strong commitment to protecting and restoring salmon habitat.
Pink Salmon Benefit
Bull Trout and Steelhead
A record number of adult bull trout and
juvenile steelhead migrated through the
Puyallup River watershed this year, boost-
ed by nutrients from a massive run of pink
salmon two years ago.
“There simply was more food in the
system in the last couple of years because
decaying pink salmon carcasses fed practi-
cally every sort of organism in the river,”
said Russ Ladley, resource protection man-
ager for the Puyallup Tribe. “This shows
that salmon restoration doesn’t just benefit
one species, because all of the species in the
river are interconnected.”
The tribe counted more than 100 bull
trout – the entire run – at a trap on the White Pink salmon mill together in the White River, a tributary to the Puyallup River.
River, a tributary to the Puyallup, where
fish are collected before being trucked over
Mud Mountain Dam. While still a small re- ond highest count since the tribe began counting trout run is only about 100 fish,“ Lad
turn, it was more than double the previous record in 2000. “This is an incredibly small run, but it’
return in 2003. “This year’s pink run is also looking pretty tant to note the uptick this year. I also w
More than 400 wild juvenile steelhead were big, so we hope to see similar benefits down the say this is the largest bull trout run ever
counted by the tribe from an out-migrating smolt road,” Ladley said. largest since we’ve been counting in the
trap on the lower Puyallup River. That’s the sec- “We have to keep in mind that the entire bull decades.” – E. O’Connell
Quinault Holds Sockeye Harvest for First Time in Years
After four years of low they give fish to those who jams installed las
sockeye returns, Quinault need it along with their own mer in the river abo
Indian Nation (QIN) fisher- extended families.” Quinault diverted hi
men welcomed the chance to To help stabilize and grow away from Alder Cr
harvest a limited number of sockeye returns to historic of the few remaining
culturally important sockeye levels, the nation also has be- ing channels used b
early this summer. gun an ambitious, decades- eye. Additional chan
While QIN has addresed long restoration of the upper forming within the
several freshwater problems Quinault River watershed. area as well as dee
that hamper sockeye from Past forest practices outside that benefit all salm
once again flourishing, good the reservation removed steelhead. The tribe
ocean feeding conditions much of the wood from the worked to boost zoo
have brought intermittent river and its floodplain, de- that sockeye feed on
bounty that allows harvest. stabilizing its flow. The river Quinault by increasi
“This fishery has been channel now moves back and gen and phosphorou
good for the community,” forth across the river valley Finally, the tribe has
said Ed Johnstone, Quinault more rapidly, erasing sockeye ed sockeye supplem
Indian Nation fisheries poli- spawning channels. Where program where adu
cy representative. “There’s a once there were more than 55 eye are captured,
lot of food in people’s freez- miles of sockeye spawning and their eggs rea
ers now. Fishermen know the habitat in the river, there are released at the tribe
families that can’t afford to now fewer than 3 miles. Quinault Hatchery.
D. Preston
keep food on the table and Thirteen engineered log – D.
Quinault tribal member Gary Martin hauls sockeye
out of a boat near the mouth of the Quinault River.
9. Wild Results
Upper Skagit Opens Fishery for Chinook
On a rainy spring afternoon, Upper Skagit Tribal members had stopped fishing for
fisheries enforcement Officer Jerry Marsicek spring chinook to protect the wild run. Region-
measured and took scale samples from a small wide, tribal fisheries have decreased about 80
catch of chinook salmon. percent in the past two decades to protect weak
Tribal fishermen Len Rodriguez and Jason wild runs.
Boome warmed up by a fire while Marsicek When the tribal and state co-managers plan
scanned each fish for a coded-wire tag. The fisheries, they aim to protect weak wild runs
small tags are inserted into the snouts of hatch- while providing limited harvest opportunities
ery fish before they are released. When a hatch- for treaty tribal and non-Indian sport and com-
ery fish is caught, its head is cut off to retrieve mercial fishermen.
the coded-wire tag. “It’s important to continue to collect accurate
Before Rodriguez and Boome could load their data to maintain the sustainability of these fish-
catch into an ice chest in the back of their truck, eries,” said Scott Schuyler, the tribe’s natural
each fish had to be sampled to give the tribe a resources director. “We’re able to back up what
complete record of the fishery. we intended – a fishery designed to target hatch-
Last year was the first time in many years the ery fish while maintaining wild run sustainabil-
Upper Skagit Tribe opened a fishery for Skagit ity.” – K. Neumeyer K. Neumeyer
River spring chinook, targeting hatchery fish. Upper Skagit tribal enforcement
Officer Jerry Marsicek scans a chi-
nook for a coded-wire tag.
E. O’Connell
Stillaguamish Welcomes Back Chinook with First Salmon Ceremony
mented the North Fork Stillaguamish er tribes. We’re working together to
chinook with a hatchery program. protect Stillaguamish chinook so there
dley said. Now, 1,000 fish or more return to is a future for not only our generation
’s impor- spawn each year. but everybody’s opportunity to fish.
wouldn’t “First fish ceremonies are not ‘first The only piece we didn’t do was honor
r, just the fish’ ceremonies,” said Billy Frank this gift. It was time we put the culture
e last few Jr., chairman of the Northwest Indian back into it.” – K. Neumeyer
Fisheries Commission. “They hap-
pened here at Stillaguamish thousands
of years ago. We call it the first fish
ceremony because our salmon come
st sum- back.”
ove Lake Tribal members held a private cer-
igh flows emony at the river, before celebrating
reek, one the first salmon with a crowd gathered
g spawn- at the tribe’s Victoria Ranch property.
by sock- A group sang, drummed and danced
nnels are around a cedar basket carrying the
e project large chinook salmon, the first caught
ep pools by the tribe in 25 years.
mon and “We gave up fishing for a while to
also has preserve our culture, to preserve our
oplankton relative, the salmon. We couldn’t go
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n in Lake A young tribal member dances during
any longer without practicing our cul-
ing nitro- Stillaguamish’s First Salmon Ceremony, the ture or it too would die,” said Shawn
us levels. first to be held in generations. Yanity, Stillaguamish fisheries man-
s a limit- ager.
mentation The Stillaguamish Tribe held a First “Our staff at natural resources has
ult sock- Salmon Ceremony for the first time done everything,” he added. “We’ve
spawned in years on July 25. The tribe had re- done the politics, we’ve done the
ared and frained from fishing for Stillaguamish work, we’ve raised the money. We’ve
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e’s Lake River chinook since 1985, to help the got the science, the manpower, the col-
Fisheries manager Shawn Yanity cooks
dwindling stock recover. laboration with all the agencies: state, salmon for the Stillaguamish First Salmon
Preston In the meantime, the tribe supple- federal, local, city, county and the oth- Ceremony.
10. D. Preston D. Preston
Quileute fisheries technicians Jack Davis (left) and Ruben Flores capture an adult chinook for the Quileute fisheries technician Donald Penn ex-
tribe’s broodstock program. amines a Sol Duc chinook scale sample.
Quileute Tribe Boosts Sol Duc Summer Chinook
The Sol Duc River on the four or five years at sea, the fish for supplementation.” aims to support, not replace,
northwestern Olympic Pen- return to their river of birth at Each year, the tribe captures natural salmon production in
insula runs at its lowest and a difficult time. Low flows go wild male and female chinook the system. Adequate numbers
warmest when summer chi- hand in hand with higher water from mid-July to September to of returning adults are allowed
nook return to its waters every temperatures, placing enormous spawn and rear about 200,000 to pass upstream to maintain
year. Despite being in one of stress on the fish and making of their offspring cooperatively natural escapement – the num-
the world’s greatest temperate them susceptible to disease. with the Washington Depart- ber of fish needed to spawn and
rain forests, near-drought con- Water temperatures near 70 de- ment of Fish and Wildlife at perpetuate the run.
ditions often occur in late sum- grees can be lethal to salmon. the agency’s Sol Duc Hatchery. “There isn’t much in-river
mer before the fall rains begin “The run has never been real The fish are later transferred fishing opportunity in the sum-
in earnest. robust and it’s highly variable, to the tribe’s Lonesome Creek mer, so these fish can help put
“These fish are survivors,” but it’s an important one,” Lien Hatchery before being released food on the table and provide
said Roger Lien, fish biologist said. “That’s why the Quileute in the Sol Duc River. for cultural ceremonies,” Lien
for the Quileute Tribe. After Tribe saw it as a good candidate The supplementation effort said. – D. Preston
Spawning Chinook Discover North Fork Side
Chinook salmon spawned this summer in a North
Fork Nooksack River side channel that was restored
last year by the Nooksack Tribe.
The side channel was dry during the summer spawn-
ing season before the tribe constructed six logjams to
redirect the flow of water. The aim was to increase flow
into the existing side channel to provide stable spawn-
ing habitat that experiences less scour in the winter.
In late August, less than a year after the logjams were
completed, tribal and state biologists were delighted to
see chinook salmon spawning in the newly watered
channel. A survey at the likely peak of spawning found
34 live chinook, 32 carcasses and 31 redds (egg nests).
Last year, fewer than 1,300 spring chinook spawned
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in the north and middle forks of the Nooksack River.
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11. Tulalip Tribes, State
Act Fast to Prevent
Chinook Egg Shortage
Following record high temperatures this summer across western
Washington, Tulalip tribal biologists noticed that chinook salmon
weren’t making it all the way to Wallace River, a tributary to the
Skykomish River.
The Tulalip Tribes and the state share eggs collected at the state’s
Wallace River Hatchery, but this year’s returns were far below
normal. Most years, the combined Wallace and Tulalip programs
collect about 4 million summer chinook salmon eggs and the tribe
gets about 2.4 million of those for its hatchery program.
Initial estimates predicted that the total egg take could be as low
as 1.4 million, leaving the tribe with only 400,000 eggs.
The estimated return to the Wallace Hatchery this year was ex-
pected to be as low as 1,200 fish, compared to an average run of
more than 3,500. The minimum to achieve the egg take goal is
3,200 fish.
“Low flows and warm temperatures will slow or even stop up-
stream migration,” said Mike Crewson, the tribe’s fisheries en-
hancement biologist. “We wind up with stressed fish holding in
warm, shallow water, making them more vulnerable to disease.”
The tribes and state had to take action to collect enough eggs to
ensure there will be salmon to harvest four years from now. Both
the tribe and the state closed their fisheries while the tribe opened
its fish ladder in Tulalip Bay to capture the adult chinook that un-
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der normal circumstances would return to the Wallace Hatchery Tulalip tribal member Nathan Bayhurst, a summer youth worker, places a
40 miles away. chinook salmon in a net in the tribe’s fish ladder in Tulalip Bay.
“We knew that this could be a real problem for us in four years,”
said Ray Fryberg Sr., the tribe’s fisheries director. “When we capture an additional 530 fish below the hatchery on Wallace Riv-
talked to our fishermen, they were understanding. They know it’s er. In September, the tribe spawned hundreds of the fish and ex-
important to take measures to make sure we don’t have gaps in pects to be able to fertilize more than 1.3 million eggs this year.
our fishery. We don’t want, years down the road, to have no fish “Thanks to our joint efforts, it looks like the tribe and state both
at all.” will achieve our egg takes,” Crewson said.
The tribe collected 630 chinook in Tulalip Bay and held them at Photos and video of this project can be viewed at nwifc.org/sec-
the tribe’s Bernie Kai Kai Gobin Salmon Hatchery until they were tion/video. – K. Neumeyer
ready to spawn. The state and the tribes also worked together to
Channel Restored by Nooksack Tribe
About 300 of those were of natural origin. Historically, logjams enabled islands and side chan-
“It’s exciting that salmon are taking advantage of the nels to form, but those have been disappearing over the
newly formed habitat,” said Victor Insera, the tribe’s past 100 years, largely because of the loss of woody
watershed restoration coordinator. “It gives the tribe’s debris.
crews that constructed the logjams a real sense of ac- The salmon recovery plan for the watershed lists
complishment.” channel instability as the highest priority limiting fac-
The inspiration for the restoration was a nearby for- tor for North Fork Nooksack spring chinook, and iden-
ested channel island known as Lone Tree, where a tall tified Lone Tree as a restoration priority.
cottonwood is home to an eagle’s nest. A natural log- Work began in September on the second phase of
jam helped create what is left of the island, which pro- the project, building additional logjams to create more
vides stable ground for trees to mature and eventually secondary channels and to encourage the river to flow
contribute natural wood that is critical to forming good into the reconnected side channel. – K. Neumeyer
salmon habitat.
Taking advantage of newly restored habitat and a late Au-
gust rainfall, a chinook salmon spawns in a side channel of
the North Fork Nooksack River.
12. D. Preston
Katie Rathmell, research associate with the Center for Coastal Margin Observation Prediction, prepares the research
glider Phoebe for deployment from a Quinault Indian Nation fishing boat.
Quinault Ocean Glider Looks Below Surface
I n the past, the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) had only occasional glimpses into the
health of the vast ocean that is their traditional fishing area, stretching north about
50 miles from Grays Harbor to Destruction Island.
But this summer, thanks to a computer- which features prominently in the upwell-
directed underwater research glider that ing that feeds marine life in our area.”
looks like a motorcycle-sized torpedo with Nutrient-rich but oxygen-poor water
wings, QIN was able to gather compre- wells up from the depths and feeds marine
hensive data throughout their fishing area life. Natural mixing of the water column is
for more than four weeks. The Center for important to offset the negative effects of
Coastal Margin Observation Prediction the deep water’s low oxygen levels. The
(CMOP) worked with QIN marine scientist glider mission will help QIN understand
Joe Schumacker to plan a data-gathering where lower oxygen levels occur and if
project for the glider named Phoebe. there are any hints of possible fish kills in
“This mission provides us with impor- the future.
tant information about the Quinault tradi- “Up until now, the only similar informa-
tional ocean waters that would be cost-pro- tion we can get is from one seasonal buoy
hibitive to obtain otherwise,” Schumacker in this area and that is just a snapshot of
said. the water quality in that one specific area,”
The glider, deployed and recovered by a Schumacker said. “Phoebe gives us a look
QIN fishing vessel, gathered salinity, dis- at a large piece of the ocean that we really
solved oxygen, fluorescence and tempera- have not had the ability to examine be-
tures at different depths, then transmitted fore.”
the collected data to CMOP. QIN wants to deploy sensors that would
QIN is particularly interested in dis- give early warning of where low-oxygen
solved oxygen levels after an episode of fish kills may occur and hopes to conduct
low oxygen left hundreds of normally more data-gathering missions with Phoebe.
bottom-dwelling creatures on the nation’s “This shows what we can do when we’re
beaches in 2006. Tribal Dungeness crab involved in the process,” said Ed John-
fishermen were bringing up pots that were stone, fisheries policy representative for
either empty or full of dead crab. QIN. “It’s not a substitute for a holistic ap-
“We’re still looking at the results from proach to research needs off our coast, but
D. Preston
the glider’s mission,” Schumacker said. it’s timely information we can use.”
CMOP researcher Michael Wilkin checks
Phoebe after some pre-release tests near “We’re excited to get this kind of informa- – D. Preston
Grays Harbor. tion, particularly over Quinault Canyon,
13. Breakthroughs in Skagit Basin Estuary Projects
full tidal flow to 200 acres of estuary around Wiley Slough in
the Crescent Harbor salt marsh the Skagit River delta.
on Naval Air Station Whidbey The state-owned parcel of
Island for the first time in about land, known as the Headquar-
100 years. ters Unit of the Skagit Wildlife
The salt marsh had been cut Area, was converted from an
off from fish access, with a estuary to a recreational area
minimal tidal exchange through in 1962 – using dikes, drainage
a tide gate built in the 1900s. ditches, culverts and tide gates.
“Our ancestors walked this The 175-acre Wiley Slough
earth right here before there restoration was proposed in
were any non-Indians,” said 2002. It was completed in part-
Brian Cladoosby, chairman of nership with the tribes, Wash-
the Swinomish Tribe. “They ington Department of Fish and
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lived out here when all of this Wildlife, Seattle City Light and
An excavator makes the last cut in a berm, allowing the tide to flow into
the Crescent Harbor salt marsh for the first time in 100 years. Watch was marsh land, so to have the the Skagit Watershed Council,
a video of the final cut at nwifc.org/section/video. tidal flow reintroduced is really with funding from several agen-
amazing.” cies including the state Salmon
The Skagit River System Co- resources management arm of Marking the success of an- Recovery Funding Board, the
operative (SRSC) celebrated the Swinomish and Sauk-Suiat- other project, on Aug. 18, crews U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
the success of two major estu- tle tribes. removed the last of the old dikes U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
ary restoration projects in Au- On Aug. 19, an excavator and levees that prevented the and NOAA Restoration Center.
gust. The SRSC is the natural made the final berm cut to allow tide from flowing into a former – K. Neumeyer
Squaxin Island Tribe Revisits
Creek Years After Dam Removal
For the first time since a dam was removed on Golds-
borough Creek nearly 10 years ago, scientists are taking a
comprehensive look at the creek’s salmon habitat.
“This is probably as close a look you can take at fresh-
water salmon habitat,” said Sarah Haque, habitat biologist
for the Squaxin Island Tribe. In addition to conducting
habitat surveys throughout the creek and three of its tribu-
taries, the tribe is surveying juvenile salmon populations
and collecting water temperature data.
“This will help us find out where the most important
habitat is for salmon and trout in the Goldsborough water-
shed,” Haque said.
Since the dam was removed in 2001, the tribe has E. O’Connell
Sarah Haque, habitat biologist for the Squaxin Island Tribe, measures
tracked a steady increase in juvenile coho production. the depth of a section of upper Goldsborough Creek.
“We’ve had at least one smolt trap to count salmon dur-
ing the out-migration season,” Haque said. Smolt traps freshwater, they can be found year round. Tribal biolo-
are devices used to safely capture, count and release out- gists will snorkel several areas in the watershed looking
migrating juvenile salmon. “Coho are finding their way for the most popular places for young coho.
to the habitat that was opened up after the dam came “Because they overwinter, coho are especially vulner-
out. What we’re doing now is finding out exactly where able to changes in freshwater habitat,” Haque said. “That
they’re hanging out.” makes this kind of basic habitat research essential to pre-
The 34-foot-high Goldsborough Dam prevented salmon serving salmon.”
from accessing 25 miles of habitat. Overall, wild South Sound coho populations have been
“Above the old dam site, there is a lot of wetland and dropping at a steady pace for more than a decade.
stream habitat that we thought would be great for salmon, “While numbers for Goldsborough have been up,
but we’ve never had a chance to look,” Haque said. “The we’ve seen lower coho runs throughout the area,” Haque
increasing run numbers indicate salmon are up there using said. “These kinds of research projects get us closer to
that habitat.” understanding the problem.” – E. O’Connell
Because coho salmon spend their first year of life in
14. habiTaT briefS
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Elwha River
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin-
begun preparing the lower Elwha River’s istration, the tribe will be constructing 20
floodplain for the influx of sediment ex- engineered logjams, removing three man-
pected to come down the river after the made dikes, replacing two culverts with
Elwha and Glines Canyon dams are decon- a larger culvert and a bridge and planting
structed starting in 2011. native vegetation. This summer, the tribe
The goal is to reconnect as much of the filled in an unused 1,500-foot-long hatch-
historic floodplain to the mainstem as pos- ery outfall ditch that was built in the middle
sible, undoing historic channelization ac- of the floodplain in 1977. The work will
tions that have simplified the river. help improve the river’s function ahead of
T. Royal With $2 million in funding from the Na- the dams’ removal. – T. Royal
Lower Elwha Klallam staff fill in a ditch in the
Elwha River floodplain.
Upper Skagit Tribe
Hansen Creek
The Upper Skagit Tribe began work this the past 60 years of dredging and levee
summer on a project to restore 140 acres maintenance has straightened, narrowed
of salmon habitat around Hansen Creek, a and disconnected it from its floodplain and
tributary to the Skagit River near the tribe’s wetlands.
reservation. The Upper Skagit Tribe is removing parts
The restored freshwater floodplain habi- of the levee and building logjams that will
tat will help develop 53 acres of river delta restore natural sediment movement and
and 87 acres of forested wetlands in the improve salmon habitat. The project will
Skagit County-owned Northern State Rec- restore nearly 2 miles of side channel habi-
reation Area. tat, as well as hundreds of feet of mainstem
Hansen Creek supports chinook, steel- habitat to support fish productivity. K. Neumeyer
head, coho, chum and pink salmon, but – K. Neumeyer A crew places logs in Hansen Creek near the
Upper Skagit reservation.
Nisqually Tribe
Ohop Creek
Next summer Ohop Creek will flow After the new channel is finished, they
through a new channel that is now being will wait a year before rerouting the creek
dug by the Nisqually Land Trust, the South into the new bed, to avoid the risk of having
Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group everything washed away in a flood. Wait-
and the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The new ing a year after digging the channel gives
channel will stay cooler for salmon and in- creekside plants time to grow and stabilize
clude features such as logjams that benefit the bank.
both juvenile and adult fish. This summer’s 1-mile-long restoration
More than a century ago, Ohop Creek project could be the first step in restoring
was ditched to clear the area for farming, most of the Ohop Creek valley for salmon
E. O’Connell turning a shallow, meandering stream that and other wildlife. Eventually, 7 miles of
Kim Grindley, project manager for the South was good for salmon into a straight deep Ohop Creek might be restored under a plan
Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, ditch. The Nisqually Land Trust owns the being developed jointly with local land-
walks through the new channel of Ohop
Creek. 120 acres of property being restored. owners. – E. O’Connell
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Dungeness Marsh
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is plac- and breaching dikes built for road access
ing engineered logjams in a side channel in the 1960s to allow water to move freely
of the Dungeness River, in hopes of seeing throughout delta’s two salt marshes.
federally listed Puget Sound chinook and Breaching the dikes should help reintro-
Hood Canal summer chum using 18 acres duce salt water vegetation and make the
of restored estuary in the river delta. habitat even more hospitable to salmon, by
The restoration work includes build- allowing extreme high tides and river flow
ing the logjams, creating tidal channels to flood the area. – T. Royal
Construction equipment moves an oversized
stump into a side channel of the Dungeness
River.
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15. CaNoe JourNey
Paddle to Suquamish
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Nearly 100 canoes and thousands of people descended
upon the Suquamish Tribe’s Port Madison Reservation in
August for the annual Tribal Canoe Journey.
Canoe families from all over western Washington and
British Columbia traveled there via their ancestral high-
ways to practice their traditional way of life, as well as
pass these lessons on to younger generations.
This year also marked the 20th anniversary of “Paddle
to Seattle,” when several U.S. tribes and Canadian first
nations traveled to Suquamish to sing, dance and share
stories before paddling to Seattle. It was then that canoe
families were challenged to travel to Bella Bella, B.C., in
1993.
Since then, tribal journeys have taken place annually at T. Royal
various sites throughout the Northwest. The Makah Tribe Above left: Volunteers from the U.S. Navy help carry a canoe onto the
will host the 2010 celebration in Neah Bay. beach on the Suquamish reservation. Above: A canoe family waits to be
invited ashore during the Tribal Canoe Journey in August.
A link to video and photos from the Canoe Journey can
be found at nwifc.org/section/video. – T. Royal
Tribes Welcome BIA
Leader Larry EchoHawk
Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry
EchoHawk greets a canoe family at Pad-
dle to Suquamish in August, during his
first visit to the region as the head of the
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
EchoHawk, a member of the Pawnee
Nation, spent a full day with leaders of
the 24 treaty Indian tribes in the Pacific
Northwest, discussing natural resources
management and the federal govern-
ment’s trust responsibility to tribes.
Watch a video of EchoHawk’s visit at
nwifc.org/section/video.
T. Meyer
16. Walking On
Alison Gottfriedson
Alison Kay (Bridges) Gott- “She started out as young National Congress of American
friedson, a central figure in girl, watching us all go to jail,” Indians and National Indian
the struggle for Indian fishing Frank said. “Then pretty soon, Youth Council, as well as a
rights and an advocate for Indi- as she got older, she was going founding member of the United
an people, passed away on July to jail. We never got out of that Indians of All Tribes Founda-
18. She was 57 years old. fighting for our rights.” tion. She was chairwoman of
The daughter of Alvin James Gottfriedson became promi- the Wa He Lut school board and
Bridges and Puyallup tribal nent in the Indian treaty fishing vice-chair of the parent support
leader Theresa (Maiselle) rights movement in 1970 after a service, the Alesek Institute.
McCloud Bridges, Gottfriedson photo of her being arrested was She is survived by her mother,
grew up in the Frank’s Landing used in national publications her husband, Hank Gottfried-
Indian community. She was and on television to draw atten- son, sons Adochas and Spap-
arrested many times, along tion to the issue. Her activism ull Gottfriedson, sister Suzette
with her sisters Suzette and extended to other Indian treaty Bridges, uncles Andrew Mc-
Valerie, and uncle, Billy Frank rights such as land claims, edu- Cloud and Billy Frank Jr., and
Jr., for fishing on the Nisqually cation and tribal gaming. She several grandchildren.
River in accordance with Indian was a member of the National
treaties. Indian Education Association,
Nick Lampsakis
Nicholas D. Lampsakis, se- Point Treaty Council when it Indian Fisheries Commission
nior tribal fisheries biologist for was established in 1976 follow- for “Excellence in Quantita-
Point No Point Treaty Council ing the Boldt decision. He was tive Sciences.” Lampsakis also
for more than 30 years, passed a tireless advocate for treaty was a well-known figure in
away of a heart attack July 14. rights for Northwest tribes, as both domestic and international
He was 66. evident through his work with fisheries issues. He participated
Lampsakis was born May 2, the Port Gamble S’Klallam, in many fisheries management
1943 in Salonika, Greece, to Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower forums, including the Pacific
Demetrius N. and Maria (Geor- Elwha Klallam and Skokom- Fishery Management Council
golo). He graduated from the ish tribes. Lampsakis was dedi- and was co-chair of the chum
University of Washington with cated to his work in fisheries, technical committee for the Pa-
a master’s degree in fisheries being one of the first to use a cific Salmon Commission. He
science. He was married 44 computer for fisheries database also was regarded as a technical
years to Marcella McDowell. management in Indian Coun- “go-to” guy during the North of
Lampsakis was one of the try, and recieved an award for Falcon annual salmon season
original biologists for Point No his work from the Northwest setting process.