Wild, hatchery fish tracked, but recovering wild is top aim | Grains and row crops | capitalpress.com
More than 205,000 fish passed through Ice Harbor Dam, but more than half originated in a hatchery. Tribes and environmental groups say breaching the four lower Snake River dams will rescue endangered salmon and steelhead from "quasi-extinction" levels, but agricultural stakeholders worry that dam breaching supporters aren't using sound science to guide decision-making.
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Firefighter labor shortage strains Oregon fire crews - OPB
A national firefighter labor shortage is making it harder to suppress massive wildfires across the West, with fewer federal teams that Oregon can ask for help.
Firefighters from around the country are being brought in to fight wildfires across western Washington - My Bellingham Now
The NICC says widespread wildfire activity across the country is creating a shortage of fire fighters and resources, which demanded the increased support.
Environmentalists, loggers reach consensus on NW Forest Plan amendment | Timber | capitalpress.com
Last July, 21 scientists, loggers, conservationists, and tribal and government representatives were convened for one simple task: decide the future of Northwest forests.
The Biden administration has blocked repairs to a second tidegate in Skagit County, Wash., reasoning maintaining the structure will forestall the conversion of farmland into fish habitat. The Army Corps of Engineers notified the National Marine Fisheries Service on Sept. 4 plugging leaks would prolong the tidegate's life and adversely affect Puget Sound salmon and killer whales.
Washington state embarks on once-a-decade update of wildlife conservation plan | The Daily Chronicle
Washington wildlife officials are beginning to plan for how to conserve the state’s species and habitats for the next decade. The Department of Fish and Wildlife is updating its State …
Chelan County Hosting Series Of Grizzly Bear Meetings
Now that the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades is all but inevitable, local communities are taking measures to prepare for the potential impacts of their presence.
Wildfires increase mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, USGS study shows | Timber | capitalpress.com
Researchers found wildfires are increasing mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams. Mercury is a naturally occurring metal but under the right conditions, it can be converted into methylmercury, a
Feds: Farm protection plan jeopardizes salmon, killer whales | Water | capitalpress.com
The National Marine Fisheries Service has blocked a drainage district from replacing a failing tidegate that keeps saltwater from flooding about 400 acres of farmland in Skagit County, Wash. NMFS West Coast administrator Jennifer Quan said in a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers repairing the gate would jeopardize the existence of Puget Sound chinook salmon and killer whales, which eat the salmon.
News is good and bad for Southwest Washington fish populations - The Columbian
A new report from the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board shows some endangered fish populations in Southwest Washington are recovering while others continue to struggle.
Amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide that Oregon farmland absorbs overinflated, study finds - OPB
State and federal leaders have put millions into improving crops and soils so they absorb more carbon dioxide, but across the U.S. that would only cut 3% of agricultural emissions, researchers found.
Spokane's Upper Cemetery fire could've been worse if crews hadn't treated the area just one week before | The Spokesman-Review
A month before the Upper Cemetery fire burned 50 acres west of downtown Spokane, fire crews had treated the area by pruning and cutting down trees to reduce a potential wildfire spread.
Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination | AP News
Black and other minority farmers are set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid in response to decades of discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Combating burnout: five practical steps for leaders
In todays relentless workplace, tackling burnout among leaders is a pressing reality. Here are some practical strategies to help build a supportive and resilient work environment.