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New bridge clears way for fish to migrate
The numbers of salmon and trout have been on the decline for several decades in Washington State. Contributing to these declines are poorly designed or improperly placed road culverts and other barriers in forest streams that prevent fish from reaching… Continue reading
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2013 Salmon Recovery Conference
State hosts salmon recovery conference About 600 people who live and breathe salmon recovery are expected to descend on Vancouver May 14 and 15 for a two-day salmon recovery conference. Hosted by the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board, the… Continue reading
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DNR’s fish barrier removal program
Lack of access to good quality stream habitat has contributed to declines of salmon and trout populations in Washington State. In 2012, DNR removed 134 fish barriers from forest streams on state trust lands, opening an estimated 67 miles of… Continue reading
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DNR Forum for Friday – What is DNR’s Role?
Washington’s State Department of Natural Resources currently has several roles involving forests in the state: Manager of 2.1 million acres of forested state trust lands, earning revenue— mostly for schools— while providing diverse native habitats, Steward of thousands of acres… Continue reading