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Watching For Whales – And Their Food
Scientists aboard the Bell M. Shimada keep an eye out for whales. One scientist hopes to help predict where whales will show up by studying the food they eat. Continue Reading Watching For Whales – And Their Food
To Unravel Some Of The Ocean’s Mysteries, Scientists Head To Sea
At least twice a year, a team of scientists on NOAA’s research vessel Bell M. Shimada survey waters along the Washington and Oregon coast. Continue Reading To Unravel Some Of The Ocean’s Mysteries, Scientists Head To Sea
New Draft Report Says Removing The Snake River Dams Would Be Best For Salmon
Breaching the dams would be the best way to remove Snake River salmon runs from the Endangered Species List and the best way to maintain treaty and trust obligations with tribes, according to the report. It could cost from $10.3 billion to $27.2 billion. Continue Reading New Draft Report Says Removing The Snake River Dams Would Be Best For Salmon
While Spring Rains Help Most Of Washington, Parts Still Under Emergency Drought
Eastern Washington is in for another hot, dry summer. But – spring rains mean the west side of the state will no longer face a drought. Continue Reading While Spring Rains Help Most Of Washington, Parts Still Under Emergency Drought
Scientists Head To Sea To Learn More About Ocean Conditions
The place where salmon spend most of their lives also is the place scientists know the least about: the ocean. Continue Reading Scientists Head To Sea To Learn More About Ocean Conditions
Mentored Hunts Work To Increase Hunters, Solve Fish And Wildlife Funding Problems
Fewer people in the Northwest are learning to hunt, which causes funding problems for state fish and wildlife departments. To solve the funding problem, experienced hunters are teaching newbies how to get involved in the sport. Continue Reading Mentored Hunts Work To Increase Hunters, Solve Fish And Wildlife Funding Problems
Salmon Summit Teaches Kids About Conservation, Science
A recent salmon field trip has helped students become more curious about salmon. Continue Reading Salmon Summit Teaches Kids About Conservation, Science
Report To Washington State Parks Commission Shows Barriers For Black Community Outdoors
The Washington State Parks Commission says it wants more Black community members to enjoy the outdoors. Continue Reading Report To Washington State Parks Commission Shows Barriers For Black Community Outdoors
$3 Million Will Help Tribes Study Salmon Reintroduction In The Upper Columbia Basin
Bringing salmon back to the Upper Columbia River will take a lot of time and a lot of money, according to the Upper Columbia United Tribes. Continue Reading $3 Million Will Help Tribes Study Salmon Reintroduction In The Upper Columbia Basin
Conservation Funding For States One Step Closer To Becoming Law
A bill that could provide the most significant wildlife funding in 50 years is a little closer to becoming law, according to conservation groups. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act on Thursday passed out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Continue Reading Conservation Funding For States One Step Closer To Becoming Law
The Fight For Legacy Forests – Part 4: How A Bird Touched Off Court Battles
Concerns about habitat for the Marbled Murrelet may have touched off the current fight for legacy forests / Photo: USFWS Listen NWPB’s Lauren Gallup continues her series “The Fight For… Continue Reading The Fight For Legacy Forests – Part 4: How A Bird Touched Off Court Battles
Reporter Debrief: Discussing The Fight For Legacy Forests
The Washington Department of Natural Resources manages 3 million acres of forest land / Photo by Olena Sergienko, Unsplash In this Facebook Live Reporter Debrief, Northwest Public Broadcasting reporter Lauren… Continue Reading Reporter Debrief: Discussing The Fight For Legacy Forests
